Getting To Know You: Chris Giddins, founder, Local Support Vouchers
Chris Giddins is the founder of Local Support Vouchers, a new initiative that launched in the wake of the pandemic.
Wednesday 21 October 2026
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Chris Giddins is the founder of Local Support Vouchers, a new initiative that launched in the wake of the pandemic.
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