We have some brilliant news to share.
VoNCon has been awarded £500 through the Tesco Stronger Starts grant - and we came in third place. Third!
Voting was held in Tesco stores across the UK between January and April 2026, with millions of votes cast by Tesco customers during that time.
That's millions of people taking a moment to support causes they believe in - and the fact that so many of those votes found their way to VoNCon is something we are really proud of. It means a great deal that people in our community got behind us and supported what we do.
The £500 awarded to us will go directly towards expanding what we do, helping us reach more people and grow as a presence in the communities we serve.
For an organisation whose entire purpose is bringing people together and tackling adult loneliness, every pound really does count.
"We are incredibly pleased to have been chosen to feature in the Tesco Stronger Starts and even more delighted to have come in third! The funds from this grant will allow us to reach a greater audience, and also expand some of our current game offerings, all of which will push us towards our aim of interacting with as many people as possible."
Aled Pashley-Foy, Treasurer, VoNCon
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted for us. Whether you put a token in the box during your weekly shop or encouraged others to do the same - it all added up, and this award is as much yours as it is ours.
If you'd like to see what we do with it, why not come along to one of our upcoming events? You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads to stay up to date with everything we have coming up.
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