24 June 2026

PayPoint launches Community Champion Awards Programme to celebrate local retailers

  • PayPoint has announced its new Community Champion Awards Programme to recognise the impact of retailers on local communities across the UK
  • Each award winner will be able to nominate a local initiative to receive a donation of £3,500 Community Project Sponsorship Fund
  • The programme is designed to give back to retailers that provide outstanding support to their local communities


Welwyn Garden City, 24 June 2026: Today, PayPoint announces the launch of a new Community Champion Awards Programme, recognising the vital role retailers play in supporting their local communities and delivering essential services across the UK. 

The Community Champion Programme will be an initiative to recognise retailers who go above and beyond. The programme will feature four awards, one of which will be announced each quarter and will be based on analytics and performance. 


The categories are confirmed as:

  • The PayPoint All‑Rounder
  • Parcels Retailer of the Year
  • PayPoint | BankLocal Retailer of the Year
  • Most Improved Retailer of the Year. 

The first award will be announced in July 2026 and a retailer will:

- Select a local community initiative or club to receive a donation of £3,500 Community Project Sponsorship Fund

- Receive free PayPoint service fees for 12 months

- Receive professional PR activity support including local media engagement, social assets, in‑store POS and a photoshoot opportunity

Our retailers sit at the heart of their communities, and through the Community Champion Programme we want to recognise those who consistently go above and beyond, supporting local people day in, day out and making a real difference locally. From everyday cash services to convenient parcel drop-off and collection, these stores play an increasingly important role in neighbourhoods, helping communities access essentials close to home. This programme is our way of saying thank you, shining a spotlight on outstanding retailers and supporting the community initiatives that matter most to them.
Jo Toolan, Managing Director, Network Services - Client Services

The Community Champion Programme builds on PayPoint’s long‑standing partnerships with retailers across the UK and highlights those delivering strong performance while creating meaningful community impact. 

Full terms here

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