Town centre business fundraises with charity skydive

Costa staff on Dalton Road are taking fundraising to new heights as one team member prepares to complete a charity skydive in support of the Costa Foundation.

Kendall, who works at the Dalton Road branch of Costa, will be jumping from thousands of feet in the air to help raise money for the charity, which supports schools and educational projects in coffee-growing communities around the world.

The Costa Foundation works to provide children with access to safe, quality education by funding schools in areas where coffee is grown. Staff at the Dalton Road branch regularly support the foundation through a series of fundraising events known as ‘Foundation Fridays’.

Throughout the year, the team organise themed activities and fun events in store to encourage customers to get involved and support the cause. Their latest fundraising day was movie themed, with staff dressing up as Disney princesses and creating games for customers to take part in. They even created their own popcorn grabber, where customers had the chance to win drinks and prizes while donating to the fundraiser.

Now, Kendall is preparing for the biggest challenge yet with the upcoming skydive. The fundraiser has already raised £150 on the first day alone, with Kendall hoping to reach a total of £700 before taking the leap. Speaking about the challenge, Kendall said “I’m more excited than scared, I just want to do it now!”

The team hope the skydive will raise vital funds for the Costa Foundation, with customers encouraged to continue donating in store and taking part in future Foundation Friday activities as the countdown to the jump continues. 

The town centre business community wishes Kendall the best of luck!