Appeal asks south west to support children’s charity this Christmas

LOCAL people are being asked to support disadvantaged children across the south west, through an appeal launched by Safestore

This month, Safestore, the UK’s biggest self-storage company, is inviting the South West public to donate new items, such as toys, games and stationery, to their nearest Safestore or Space Maker branch.

The Safestore appeal will run throughout November and the items will be packaged and donated to Variety, the Children’s Charity, which will distribute the gifts and bring smiles to the faces of sick, disabled and disadvantaged children across the South West region this Christmas.

Dale Mace, Manager at Safestore Bristol Ashton Gate said, “We are delighted to launch this appeal in support of Variety, the Children’s Charity. We are encouraging local children to think about using just one week’s pocket money to buy a small gift that could make a real difference to children less fortunate than themselves at Christmas. Items such as colouring books, pens and games are good, as they are suitable for both girls and boys. But of course, any donations are gratefully received.

“At Safestore we actively dedicate a proportion of our space to charitable causes, to make it really easy for the public to donate.”

Jason Lewis, Chief Barker at Variety, the Children’s Charity said, “We are hugely grateful to Safestore for launching this appeal, and of course the generous public who will donate the gifts. These donations will greatly improve Christmas Day for the sick, disabled and disadvantaged children that Variety, the Children’s Charity helps support throughout the year.”

Founded in 1949, Variety, the Children’s Charity, helps to improve young lives, by providing practical help (such as Sunshine Coaches, wheelchairs and specialist equipment) and memorable childhood experiences.

Last year it provided 89 wheelchairs and 68 Sunshine Coaches and each year it takes thousands of children on great days out, through the Variety at Work Programme.

Please visit safestore.co.uk/self-storage/fundraising to find your nearest Safestore or Space Maker branch to donate to the appeal.