Company Shop Group, the UK’s leading and longest-standing redistributor and retailer of surplus products has scooped the Community Impact award at the Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards.

The awards celebrate the very best business successes from across Yorkshire and shine a spotlight on those that are innovating, disrupting and thriving.

The Group's vision is to create a world where no surplus products go to waste; where redistribution is an integral solution to reducing the environmental impact of food loss and waste, and where communities have access to affordable, healthy food and a food secure future.

Through its social enterprise, Community Shop, it tackles the root causes of food insecurity across the UK, with a unique model that provides members with a hand up, not a hand-out.

Commenting on the award win, Chris Burns, Group Managing Director for Company Shop Group, said: "Thank you to everyone who has supported us and helped us win this award. It’s great recognition for our collective commitment to stopping surplus going to waste, and using it to make a huge difference to so many people and communities. Let’s keep this going and deliver even more community impact together!"

Sheryl Moore, Yorkshire Editor at TheBusinessDesk.com, said: “The calibre of entries this year was exceptional and competition across all categories was fierce. It was a rigorous judging process and all entrants displayed the drive and determination that is synonymous with the Yorkshire region. Huge congratulations to our winners."