The freephone crime-reporting line and charity Crimestoppers and the supermarket chain Sainsbury’s have renewed their partnership.
The two have been working together since 2010. Crimestoppers which runs the 0800 555 111 line, and website, for anonymous reporting of crimes, says that Sainsbury’s is one of Crimestoppers’ most valued partners – helping to raise awareness and vital funds for the cause.
One worker for the retail chain ran the London Marathon for the charity in 2012 – raising £2,500. Roger Holden, Director of Business Development at Crimestoppers, said: “Sainsbury’s is a valued partner of ours and we are delighted to have their support again this year. They share our vision for a country with fewer victims where individuals and communities are safe from crime and the fear of crime. Together we can reach out to hundreds of thousands of people all over the UK and really make a difference.”
And Phillip Hagon, pictured, Head of Corporate Security at Sainsbury’s, added: “Sainsbury’s had a proud reputation for sound business ethics and support for local communities so our decision to continue our support for Crimestoppers was an easy one to make.
“For over 26 years Crimestoppers has provided a unique means for the public to help the police drive down crime and Sainsbury’s is delighted to be a partner for the benefit of our colleagues, customers and the community at large.”
About Crimestoppers
People can use a ‘giving information’ form via the website www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Since Crimestoppers began in 1988, it has received over 1.5 million pieces of actionable information, resulting in over 130,000 arrests and charges. It reports that more than £130m of goods have been recovered and over £321m of drugs has been seized. In 2005, Crimestoppers launched the UK’s Most Wanted on its website which allows the public to view images of criminals and pass on information about their whereabouts. It has seen over 3300 arrests to date.
