Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council, GB creates trading company in support of community groups
Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council, GB Trading Company
The council-owned Big Fresh Trading Company creates meals from locally sourced ingredients for events and schools. Additional revenue sources for the local authority trading company include seasonal gift boxes, a bar in Penarth, and a food truck. Community organizations and schools receive grants from the company based on annual earnings. The company commits to using no single-use plastics in its packaging in line with Project Zero goals.
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Big Fresh Catering Company goes from strength to strength
The Vale of Glamorgan Councils Big Fresh Catering Company has put in an impressive performance during its first year as a Local Authority Trading Company, with more than £500,000 invested back into schools.
The Big Fresh Catering Company raises money for Vale schools | Penarth Times
MORE than £500,000 is to be invested into Vale of Glamorgan schools and community groups this year due to a unique business.
Project Succeeded
Fifty-three schools in Vale of Glamorgan received £5,000 grants from Big Fresh Trading Company in its first year of operation.
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