Befriend a Child is appealing to local businesses and
organisations across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to support their annual Giving
Tree Appeal by becoming a Giving Tree partner.
Christmas can be a difficult time of year for many of the
charity’s families. Befriend a Child’s award-winning appeal ensures that the
children and young people they support have presents to open on Christmas
morning and experiences to look forward to in 2024.
Businesses signing up to support the appeal will be provided with
Giving Tree tags to hang on their Christmas tree for staff, clients, and
customers to take. Participants can either purchase a gift for a local
young person or donate money towards experiences and outings for local children
in the year ahead. There is also a virtual option for the campaign if companies
work more remotely.
Sarah Misra, CEO at Befriend a Child said: “Each year we launch
the appeal we are delighted with the response from local businesses but there
is always a need to support more children. We believe all children should
experience the magic of Christmas, and donations received through our Giving
Tree appeal help us ensure all young people and their siblings receive presents
to open on Christmas morning.”
This year local marine construction contractor, Ocean Installer, has already committed to the appeal, making a donation to allow all expenses of the appeal to be covered, ensuring every penny donated goes straight to local children and young people in need.
Gregor Scott, Managing Director of Ocean Installer said: “Many of us are familiar with the Giving Tree appeal, and the magic it brings to families supported by Befriend a Child at Christmas time. With thanks to the charity, we are exceptionally proud to sponsor this special campaign for 2023.”
Befriend a Child is reaching out to the business community in the hope that a wide range of companies, from large corporations through to small local businesses will get involved. Last year over 90 partners signed up, including businesses such as TMM Recruitment, Brewin Dolphin, Frasers of Ellon, and Route 66 - hair salon, to name a few.
If your business, or the company you work for, would like to become a Giving Tree partner for 2023, please get in touch at fundraising@befriendachild.org.uk or call 01224 210060.
For further information, please visit - https://www.befriendachild.org.uk/giving-tree-2023