The Everybody Foundation has donated £2,000 worth of toys to small local charities, working with vulnerable families across Cheshire East.

This December donation included: mini sports sets, footballs, rugby balls and board games like Buckaroo, Monopoly, Operation, as part of the Christmas Toy Appeal.

The toy's donated by Everybody Health and Leisure were equally split between five charities and one media outlet including two in Crewe.

Head of grants and funding at Everybody Health and Leisure, Hannah Whitley (left), with an assiatant manager of a local charity (Nub News).

Head of grants and funding at Everybody Health and Leisure, Hannah Whitley, told Nub News: "The Everybody Foundation has been donating toys to the Cheshire East community every Christmas for a few years now.

"Throughout the year, the foundation has been giving out grants to local clubs to set up their own Hardship Funds, so we are aware of a big need out there in the community right now.

"We know these amazing local charities will distribute the toys to families who they serve diligently all year round and will be making some children very happy this Christmas."

Who are the Crewe charities that received donations ?

(L-R): Salvation Army volunteer, John Perry, area general manager at Everybody, Richard Jones, Assistant manager at Everybody, Paul Cartwright, Everybody mascot, Todd the Tiger, funding lead at Everybody, Hannah Whitley Grants and Salvation Army Christmas appeal coordinator, Heather Newton (Nub News).

The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity, which has been fighting against social inequality and transforming lives for over 150 years.

It expresses its faith through charitable action by working at the heart of communities across the UK and Ireland.

Salvation Army Christmas Appeal Coordinator volunteer, Heather Newton, said: "At this point we have supported 2,570 vulnerable children and adults.

"I will continue to make up parcels for any emergencies until Christmas.

"We have bought £9000 worth of vouchers, £8000 of Christmas goody food and £2700 worth of toys along with the amazing donations that we have received." 

My CWA is a Cheshire-based charity supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.

(L-R): Sports dvelopment manager at Everybody, Lee Malkin, grants and funding lead at Everybody,Hannah Whitley, Everybody mascot, Todd the Tiger and fundraising lead at MyCWA, Kate Ormerod (Nub News).

From a 24-hour helpline, crisis accommodation and recovery programmes, to practical support and behaviour change programmes; their whole family service is designed to help everyone impacted by domestic abuse.

Fundraising lead at MyCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse), Kate Ormerod, said: "We are immensely thankful to Everybody Leisure for their generous contribution to our grotto.

"The support from our community and local organisations is crucial in enabling us to provide support to adults and children impacted by domestic abuse.

"Many of the people we support find Christmas a very challenging time, especially those in our refuge who have had to flee their homes due to abuse.

"This kind-hearted gesture not only helps give joy and comfort to the families we support, but it also sends a message from their local community of hope and care for their well-being."

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