Openpay’s Andy Harding joins retailTRUST charity

Buy now, pay later venture Openpay has announced that Managing Director, Andy Harding, will be joining retailTRUST as an ambassador.

He does so as the charity organisation launches its #forthefour campaign (which includes a virtual event taking place on 19th - 21st October) to support retail workers with their mental health. Harding will be helping with retailTRUST’s fundraising efforts.

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Openpay, meanwhile, will be supporting the charity and promoting it on the PayTech’s website and social channels.

Really proud to announce we are now a Corporate Supporter of @retailTRUST & their #forthefour campaign. Giving back to those who need it most. To show your support, click here: https://t.co/PJ61Cn5gZt pic.twitter.com/nM6r07c8SO
— Openpay (@openpay_) October 14, 2020

Harding says: “I have spent many years working in the retail industry, so the welfare of those working in the sector has always been close to my heart. That is why I am so proud to be joining retailTRUST, which is tackling issues that are so prevalent for many - especially now due to the pandemic.”

“I am very happy that all of us at Openpay will be giving back to the retail community, and we will continue focussing on creating a better environment to enhance the wellbeing of those in retail.”

Chris Brook-Carter, CEO at retailTRUST, comments: “The retail industry is the second largest employer in the UK after the NHS, so the sector has a huge responsibility to come together during the most challenging period of retailTrust’s 188-year history.”

“One in four UK adults experiences a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime, but four in four will experience a major setback or life event that can affect our mental and physical wellbeing. This situation is getting worse as a result of the coronavirus pandemic so the support from organisations like Openpay is vital during this time.”