Jollyes partners with BillyChip
The addition of Jollyes stores to the BillyChip network will bring almost 100 new locations on-stream, including for the first time, Northern Ireland
Jollyes has announced a new partnership with social enterprise BillyChip to offer its ground-breaking street currency in its 98 UK stores.
Costing £2 BillyChips can be exchanged for cans of dog food for those who are homeless and have a pet.
BillyChips can also be given by customers to homeless people so they can exchange them in participating cafes and restaurants to meet other basic needs.
While customers can purchase BillyChip and donate themselves to those living on the streets, they will also be able to deposit it in a special box at the register.
Each quarter beginning in March 2024, BillyChip and Jollyes will donate dog food using both the value of the BillyChip tokens purchased by customers with Jollyes doubling the size of the donation.
The addition of Jollyes stores to the BillyChip network will bring almost 100 new locations on-stream, including for the first time, Northern Ireland.
Jon Hope, co-founder of BillyChip said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be working with the Jollyes team, and providing support for those with a pet who are homeless or sleeping rough.
“Our aim is to ensure that BillyChip is available in every area of the UK, and partnering with Jollyes is a fantastic step in reaching those in need to offer compassion, connection and choice. We can’t wait to see Jollyes customers be part of the BillyChip family and make a difference for those in our communities who need help and support.”
Joe Wykes, Jollyes CEO, added: “We know from the donations our customers and colleagues already make to local charities, our customers are incredibly generous – pet owners will go out of their way to support other pets that need some of the love they bring to their own animals.
“That’s why we’re excited about this partnership with BillyChip – we know our customers and colleagues will understand the importance of supporting those living on the streets – and especially the animals in their care. And I know our store teams will work hard to share the BillyChip story and the importance of their work with customers over the months ahead.”
