Outdoor living retailers White Stores have raised £2,691.20 for the industry’s Greenfingers children's hospices charity.

White Stores donated 10% of net sales* (online, phone and in-store) on all products sold during last week’s Garden Re-Leaf Day. With the company’s first garden centre retail concession opening in Yarnton, Oxfordshire in the same week, it was the perfect opportunity for the White Stores team to maximise sales.

White Stores founder and MD James Whiteley said the company had more than doubled its normal day's sales on Garden Re-Leaf Day this year. “Many shoppers told us they specifically decided to buy their garden furniture from us, rather than another retailer, after our staff had mentioned Greenfingers and they'd read more about this innovative charity on our website,” he said. “Our customers, like the rest of us here at White Stores, jumped at the chance to do something positive for Greenfingers and the amazing work they do for children and families nationwide.”

Greenfingers head of fundraising Linda Petrons said: “We are thrilled that White Stores raised such a huge amount which will help us continue our work creating magical and inspiring gardens for children in hospices, and their families to enjoy.”

Pictured: James Whiteley (left) with some of the White Stores team.

•  Stone paving and products supplier London Stone is to donate £10 to the horticultural charity Perennial for every new member of its Trade Club. The free-to-join club offers unique benefits including exclusive discounts and early offers, access to the new ‘24/7 Stone’ online sales platform, online company profiles and more. Perennial is the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping all horticulturists in need. London Stone will also pledge donations to Greenfingers.