Support our Winter Appeal!
The festive period is a time of joy and goodwill, togetherness, and celebration, and is a time for many different cultural and religious events around the world.
However, the holidays can be a difficult time for anyone who needs to be in hospital, particularly for people struggling with their mental health, so this year we are adding an extra touch of wonder and delight to the holiday season by treating our hardworking ward staff members and inpatients to a ‘We Care Festive Celebration.’
To make it a magical time full of holiday cheer the Trust Charity is appealing to those who are able to donate to help us deliver a bespoke ‘party-in-a-box’ to every ward which will be packed with festive decorations and treats and goodies to be enjoyed on Christmas Day (though we recognise and appreciate that this is not the only cultural and religious holiday celebrated during this period).
Natalie Page, Occupational Therapist on Ward 1 says:
“Celebrating the holidays on the wards is such a special time for everyone, especially for those who can’t be at home or don’t have anyone special to share it with. The decorations transform the ward, making it feel brighter, more festive, and full of warmth. Coming together for a shared celebration lifts spirits, strengthens our sense of community, and spreads some much needed joy throughout the ward.”
The festive spirit is all about hope, generosity, coming together and spreading happiness and your donations can help us deliver the warmth and wonder of this time of the year by Making Life Better Together for the people who need it most.
Your kind and generous donations could buy:
- £5 - Festive decorations such as tinsel, baubles and balloons
- £10 - Holiday party essentials like party hats, cups, napkins, tablecloths and games
- £20 - Fun festive craft activities
- £50 - Seasonal edible treats via a food and soft drinks voucher
- £100 - An entire ‘party-in-a-box’ for a ward
An entire ‘party-in-a-box’ comes complete with festive decorations, party hats and headbands, tableware, chocolate reindeer, candy canes, holiday craft activities and games, festive party music playlists (incorporating different religious celebrations) and seasonal edible treats via a food and soft drinks voucher so a ward has everything they need for a celebration to remember.
Please click here to make your donation today.
