Whilst Christmas this year isn’t looking quite as bleak as this time last year; the threat of Covid is still a very real one and we at the Mission are still taking the safety of our customers and staff very seriously.
During ‘normal’ times, the lovely Helen from Taylor’s Funerals would be busy preparing for our annual Christmas Day shoebox appeal – where generous individuals donate items to be given to one of our customers who would otherwise get nothing for Christmas.
This year however, with the threat of Covid still looming, we have taken the decision to do things slightly differently and instead ask for a monetary donation so that we are able to buy the items for our customers and present them on Christmas Day. This is a much better way of making sure those in need still receive a present and that customers, donors and staff are kept safe. We are also able to buy more for the money using our charity wholesale suppliers.
We are looking to buy the contents of around 50 boxes at £10.00 each. If you would like to donate to buy a box, please visit our Facebook page @Huddersfield Mission, or our website – www.huddersfieldmission.org.uk
If more money than the amount needed is generated through this campaign, the surplus money will be put towards the general costs of running the Mission.
We’re also organising Christmas Jumper Days! We’ll be hosting ours here at the Mission on Friday 17th December, but you can join in with your colleagues, family, church, school, friends, or community group on 17th, 18th or 19th December – simply don your best festive gear and donate £1.00 to help support the most vulnerable in our community this Christmas. We will provide you with your own poster showing your chosen date.
To find out more or to get involved, please email [email protected]
Beth Currie, Fundraising & Communications Manager, Huddersfield Mission
During ‘normal’ times, the lovely Helen from Taylor’s Funerals would be busy preparing for our annual Christmas Day shoebox appeal – where generous individuals donate items to be given to one of our customers who would otherwise get nothing for Christmas.
This year however, with the threat of Covid still looming, we have taken the decision to do things slightly differently and instead ask for a monetary donation so that we are able to buy the items for our customers and present them on Christmas Day. This is a much better way of making sure those in need still receive a present and that customers, donors and staff are kept safe. We are also able to buy more for the money using our charity wholesale suppliers.
We are looking to buy the contents of around 50 boxes at £10.00 each. If you would like to donate to buy a box, please visit our Facebook page @Huddersfield Mission, or our website – www.huddersfieldmission.org.uk
If more money than the amount needed is generated through this campaign, the surplus money will be put towards the general costs of running the Mission.
We’re also organising Christmas Jumper Days! We’ll be hosting ours here at the Mission on Friday 17th December, but you can join in with your colleagues, family, church, school, friends, or community group on 17th, 18th or 19th December – simply don your best festive gear and donate £1.00 to help support the most vulnerable in our community this Christmas. We will provide you with your own poster showing your chosen date.
To find out more or to get involved, please email [email protected]
Beth Currie, Fundraising & Communications Manager, Huddersfield Mission
