Northsound Cash for Kids has announced the launch of its annual Coat Appeal, supporting children and young people. The appeal, supported by Thistle Kitchens & Bathrooms, focuses on supporting children affected by poverty, illness, neglect, or with additional needs, ensuring they have warm winter clothing.
Applications for the Coat Appeal are flooding in, and are submitted by professionals working with the families, such as Health Visitors, Doctors, Teachers, or Social Workers, proving the need in the region is very real. The charity anticipates the number of applicants to exceed 3,500 this year.
Many families in the North East of Scotland struggle to afford suitable warm winter clothing for their children. These families, often working but on low incomes, are forced to prioritise between putting food on the table or heating the home during the winter months. As a result, purchasing winter jackets and suitable shoes becomes a financial crisis for these families.
To combat this issue, Cash for Kids has launched a fundraising appeal to provide £50 Primark vouchers to children who lack warm winter clothes. The vouchers enable the children to purchase their own winter clothing, giving them the opportunity to experience having brand new clothes for the first time. Additionally, some of the supported groups use this as a learning experience, teaching children to budget and calculate their expenses.
To support the Coat Appeal and help children across North East Scotland stay warm this winter, donations can be made through the organization's website at Help children across North East Scotland stay warm this winter | Events - Northsound 1 (planetradio.co.uk). Every donation, no matter the size, will make a significant impact on the lives of these children and young people.