Nisa retailer Prem Uthayakumaran has made a significant donation, totalling £5,000, to community football club Mansfield Town Ability Counts through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.

The money will provide essential support to the club, enabling it to continue its invaluable work in the community.

The donation was made in two parts. In October, Eastfield and Crossroad Service Stations contributed £2,500 to the club, followed by a further £2,500 awarded recently through the Heart of the Community Awards under the Stronger Communities initiative.

Mansfield Town Ability Counts provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to play football. Its mission is to create a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Prem said: “Supporting our community has always been a priority for me. Mansfield Town Ability Counts does incredible work, and I’m delighted that, through MADL, we can help them reach more people and improve their programs. I’d like to thank all our customers whose support makes these donations possible.”

Kate Carroll, head of charity at Nisa, added: “MADL empowers our retailers to give back to their communities and support causes that matter most to them.

“Mansfield Town Ability Counts is a fantastic organisation, making a real difference in people’s lives. We are proud to help fund their important work.”

Nisa’s MADL charity enables independent retailers to donate to local good causes through the sale of Co-op own brand products in their stores.

A percentage of the sales from these products goes into a fund, which retailers can use to support charities, schools, sports clubs, and community groups.