1.Surestart

Mike has donated over £50,000 to local causes 

Mike Sohal of Nisa Dallam has donated £1,500 to local community groups through Co-op Wholesale’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.

The funds were split equally between three local groups in the Dallam area - Surestart, Ace Badminton and Winnington Park Rugby Club.

Mike reached a notable milestone in August 2025, with his donations to local good causes topping £50,000.

Last week, the retailer unveiled a rebrand of his Nisa Dallam store under the new symbol group proposition from Co-op Wholesale.

Co-op Wholesale said the updated fascia was designed to “elevate Nisa’s presence on the high street and reflect the energy of a reimagined symbol group”.

The wholesaler, meanwhile, has launched a “bolder identity” for its MADL charity, aimed at “strengthening its visibility and continuing its mission to support local causes”, it said.

The charity is on track to reach a total of £20m raised by the end of 2026, added Co-op Wholesale.

Kate Carroll, social value lead at Co-op Wholesale, said: “This is exactly what our Making a Difference Locally fund is all about - empowering retailers to support the groups that make their communities stronger.

“Mike’s donation is helping three fantastic organisations create opportunities, build confidence and bring people together, and we’re incredibly proud to see the difference it will make in Dallam.”

 

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