Help Make Christmas Special for Children in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Action Trust’s Christmas Wishes campaign is returning for 2022 and the charity is asking for donations or contributions towards gifts for children who are affected by a loved one’s drug or alcohol use.
LAT has provided support, guidance, and encouragement for hundreds of young people in Lincolnshire aged five to 18 years through its Young Oasis Project
“For the children we support, Christmas can be a particularly challenging time of year” said Kim Thompson, Senior Practitioner at Young Oasis.
“We’re hoping that with the generous support from the local community, we’ll be able to offer them a brighter Christmas”
The team at LAT is planning to give each child at least one present they can enjoy at Christmas but is reliant on donations to do so.
“When we have run the campaign in previous years, I’ve seen the children’s faces light up when we give them their presents; it’s truly magical and can make Christmas memorable for someone who is really deserving,” said Kim.
“We are changing the way gifting is going to work this year; we are asking for donations of money, selection boxes or gift cards from high street stores. This will allow us to choose the perfect gift for each individual child.”
In addition, donations of cinema and pantomime tickets are welcomed to allow families to spend time together. Monetary donations can be made through the LAT JustGiving page, where people can also leave a festive message. You can find a list of gift ideas for this year’s campaign on the LAT website.
Kim added: “We’ve been so impressed by the response to this campaign in previous years and are always really grateful for anything people can donate.”
Anyone interested in donating can contact Lincolnshire Action Trust on 01522 806611 or email hello@latcharity.org.uk.
The team asks that donations be provided by Monday 28th November so that volunteers and staff have enough time to purchase and prepare gifts for distribution to the children.
For more information about Young Oasis and the other support programmes being delivered by Lincolnshire Action Trust, visit: www.LATcharity.org.uk.
Notes for editors:
- Please note that the young people accessing the Young Oasis service cannot be interviewed owing to their vulnerability and the confidential nature of LAT’s work.
- Established in 2000, Lincolnshire Action Trust (LAT) is a registered charity based in Lincoln.
- LAT works with statutory and non-statutory agencies to improve the skills and employability of individuals involved in the criminal justice system and prisoners in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, and Leicestershire, as well as their families and children.
- The Trust has delivered the Young Oasis project since 2015, supporting children and young people from all backgrounds who are affected by the substance use of a family member, usually a parent.
- LAT delivers a proactive and innovative partnership approach to achieve the care, resettlement and rehabilitation of individuals involved in the criminal justice system, people at risk of offending and their families.
- Lincolnshire Action Trust identifies client needs and gaps in current provision and designs bespoke services to address them. Services are tailored to the individual and include sessions on advice and guidance, debt and financial advice, accommodation support, employability and family support and disclosure.
- For more information visit www.LATcharity.org.uk
