Geek culture retailer, Geek Retreat, will mark its eighth anniversary by donating 8% of the turnover it generates today, Tuesday, May the 4th to the National Autistic Society. This also coincides with Star Wars day – an important day in the geek calendar.
Geek Retreat, which opened its first store on May the 4th 2013 in Glasgow and now has 24 Stores, is a gaming café, retailer and events hub rolled into one. Customers will be able to celebrate Star Wars day with special merchandise such as posters, clothing, figures and memorabilia, in a safe and inclusive environment. They can also enjoy a special Jaffa The Hut milkshake – a delicious blend of Jaffa Cakes and ice cream.
All stores commit to a COVID-19 secure environment, with strict social distancing and hygiene measures in place, to give customers extra piece of mind that they can visit in confidence.
Stephen Walsh, founder of Geek Retreat, comments: “Making sure that Geek Retreat provides an inclusive, welcoming, and social environment for our more vulnerable customers, like those on the autistic spectrum, or with mental health issues has always been extremely important to us. With this in mind, we are delighted to donate 8% of our turnover to the National Autistic Society to mark our eighth anniversary and the hugely popular Star Wars day.”
Kimberly Scoltock, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships at the National Autistic Society adds: “Thank you so much to Geek Retreat for donating 8% of their turnover to our charity on this special day. This means even more at the moment, when we’re trying to weather the financial toll of coronavirus.
“We’re facing a significant funding gap and working hard to adapt how we work so we can continue helping tens of thousands of autistic children, adults and their families each year, and fighting for better support and services. Your brilliant and welcome support is helping us to fill this gap.”
Autism is a lifelong disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. There are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK. Because it’s a spectrum, every autistic person is different and will have their own strengths and face varying challenges. Some autistic children and adults need 24-hour care and support, others may need clearer communication or a little longer to do things at school or work.
