In the
true spirit of the season of giving, UK based paving and walling manufacturer,
Tobermore, has donated £20,000 to Barnardo's in lieu of Christmas gifts.
These
much-needed funds will make a huge difference to the lives of
vulnerable children across the UK and Ireland this Christmas.
While
Christmas is commercialised in the media as a time of celebration and
indulgency, it’s important to remember that this time of year can be quite the
opposite for families who are experiencing financial difficulties and children
who do not have the support of a parent or guardian.
Barnardo’s
work tirelessly to help improve the lives of children found in these
circumstances. Barnardo’s is one of the UK's leading children's charities,
working directly with 240,000 children, young people and families every
year while operating 960 vital services across the UK which includes
counselling for children who have been abused or rehomed, vocational
training and disability inclusion groups.
Anne
Dawson, Media & Communications Manager at Barnardo's Northern Ireland, is
pictured being presented with the donation from Tobermore's Managing
Director, David Henderson, along with a number of Tobermore staff from across
NI, ROI, England, Scotland and Wales.
Tobermore
has donated funds to Barnardo’s at Christmas for several years and the
company’s donations currently total over £200,000.
Visit the charity to find out how you can get involved in fundraising to
help support this amazing cause.
