The coop not only donates part of your spend to charity, but also helps in a lot of ways. Our local Co-op supports Age Concern and is forever giving food [fresh and within date] and other bits to the local centre. They are extremely supportive, having cake bakes or whatever as well. So I subscribe to them.
But the sort of chugger you encountered annsixty would make me feel very uneasy. It is a bit like the places you go to who ask you for your postcode so they can "GiftAid" your entry fee or whatever. No thank you. YANBU
SNP and Greens end coalition deal
Scottish political mess. Is Devolution working?