Community

Waitrose Foundation- The Waitrose Foundation is a partnership to improve the lives of smallholders and farm workers who grow produce in South Africa. Waitrose, importers, growers and agents each donate a percentage of their profits to a trust that subsequently funds social and community projects for the workers such as the provision of crèches, building classrooms and adult education and training. Foundation projects are decided by the farm worker committees in order to provide what they feel are the most important benefits for their communities. Poupart initiated the Foundation idea with Waitrose and have a nominated directorship on the Foundation Board.

Poupart Citrus Fruit Recycling- Any unsold fruit from our depot in Kent is taken to a Care Home and a local prison. Any fruit that is unfit for consumption is given to a local farmer who converts it to animal feed.

Annual Charity Sponsorship- Each Christmas the company and staff support a charity such as Penniwells Riding Centre for the Disabled, Noah's Ark Children's Hospice and Bliss.

School's "Grow your own Strawberries Challenge" - Poupart has donated strawberry plants and growing kits to nine local schools to encourage the teaching of healthy eating to schoolchildren. The schools who submits the best coursework also has the chance to win £500 towards one of their projects.