Wimbledon has launched its own local gift card for chain businesses and independent businesses.
Run by Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District (BID), the new Wimbledon Gift Card is designed to support businesses in the town centre.
The Wimbledon Gift Card is intended to keep money locked into Wimbledon and aims to provide an easy way to shop locally.
It is the first town and city gift card in a London town centre and the first in south west London.
Wimbledon Gift Cards can be spent across multiple businesses in Wimbledon, including restaurants, theatres, salons and shops.
Shops include the likes of Elys, Lush and Sinclair Jewellers.
The gift card is available to buy online as either a physical or digital gift card, from £5.00 to £500.00 It is free for all Wimbledon businesses to be part of the Wimbledon Gift Card scheme.
Helen Clark Bell, Chief Executive of Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District Limited said: “If there is one thing we have all realised over the past couple of years, it is the importance of our local community.
“The Wimbledon Gift Card encompasses a wide variety of businesses, including theatres, restaurants and retailers.
“A gift card for all ages and all interests, it supports our high street, strengthening relationships between businesses and the amazing community we are lucky enough to have in the area.
“When it comes to buying gifts, convenience is a huge factor with 1 in 3 adults said to purchase gifts based on how soon they can get them.
“With the Wimbledon Gift Card, customers can choose the option that suits them best. They are also 100% compostable and arrive in an envelope printed on FSC paper.”
Sarah Mackie, General Manager of the Prince of Wales pub said: “We signed up to the new card as the last 18 months have been tough and the card reflects how the business community works together here to support the town centre.
“It really showcases the range and best of High Street businesses in Wimbledon. I wouldn’t mind being given one myself.”
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