Cotton Court brings back Christmas gift appeal for 11th year

By Tim Aldred

14 Nov 2023

Cotton Court Barnardos

Cotton Court Business Centre, which operates locations in Preston and Leyland, is hosting a Christmas Gift Appeal in aid of Barnardo's for the 11th consecutive year.

Cotton Court is asking the community to help them bring Christmas to children and young people across Lancashire, who are struggling as a result of the cost of living crisis.

They are looking for support to ensure that every child and young person in the county that is supported by Barnados has a gift to open on Christmas morning.

Those interested in supporting the appeal can either donate an unwrapped gift to one of their donation sites, buy a gift online and have it delivered to Cotton Court, or buy a gift voucher to be delivered to Cotton Court.

This year, they are asking you to consider donating a gift for a teenager or young adult - an age range that is often overlooked when donations are made - to help make sure their Christmas is special too.

Rob Binns, owner of Cotton Court, said: "We are incredibly proud to continue hosting this important appeal. For more than a decade, businesses, individuals, and communities have been donating gifts for children and young people who may not get anything else. Thank you to everyone who has donated in previous years, we couldn’t do it without you.”

Debbie Nolan-Plunkett, assistant director at Barnardo’s, said: “Christmas is often taken for granted by children and young people who get caught up in the excitement and know Father Christmas will deliver on Christmas Eve. Not all children and young people have the good fortune to be able to expect presents and will often go without.

"This gift appeal, organised by Cotton Court, really does give back the spirit and excitement of Christmas and allow all of the young people living in our accommodation in Lancashire to receive a gift.

"Our staff teams love to see the excitement on young people's faces when they open their presents and feel the Christmas spirit. These gifts are also distributed to families who may be facing hard times especially given the cost of living rises and the extra financial challenges families face when they have a sick or disabled family member.

"Our Lancashire Young carers and Break time services for children with disabilities have staff teams who are like elves at Christmas time distributing gifts across the county.”

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