Staff from Sainsbury's in Warlingham swapped one uniform for another on Saturday 4th September as they dressed up in school uniform to launch their new Charity of the Year partnership with the Tandridge Community Fund (TCF).

TCF was started in 2008 by a small panel of committed Tandridge residents. Managed by the Community Foundation for Surrey, a charitable trust which aims to inspire more giving in Surrey, it is creating a permanent source of funding to support voluntary, community and charitable groups in the local area. Earlier this year local resident David Gold, co-owner of West Ham FC, became patron of TCF and donations now total ¡ê55,000. As the interest accumulates it is awarded in grants to support projects of benefit to the local area. Sainsbury's Manager, Dave Benstead, says "The staff are really looking forward to getting involved in the fundraising this year. We think the Tandridge Community Fund is a fantastic way to help support a range of small, local initiatives who may find it hard to raise funds for themselves."

Chairman of TCF, Mike Moss, who was recently awarded an MBE for his services to the community, said: "We are absolutely delighted to be chosen as Sainsbury's Charity of the Year. Their support comes at a crucial time. With more cut backs on the horizon, things are going to get tough for small local groups; there has never been a better time to get local giving off the ground in Tandridge. We are really looking forward to working with the staff and customers to raise as much money as possible over the coming year."

To make a donation to TCF or find out more about the work of the Community Foundation for Surrey visit www.communityfoundationsurrey. org.uk/tandridge.