Francis House Children’s Hospice have joined forces with JustHelping and St Ann’s Hospice to offer a Christmas tree recycling service across Manchester, Stockport, Trafford and Salford. The scheme will be running until January 7 and volunteers will collect the trees between January 11 and 14, recycling them at Wythenshawe Park.
The initiative, which has been running for the last ten years, raised almost £65,000 for various charities last year alone. JustHelping have now invited Francis House to join the campaign, hoping to benefit from the donations made to collect the trees.
Kate Puć, fundraising officer at Francis House said: “We are delighted to be on board this year with the Christmas tree collection and thank JustHelping for asking us to be a part of this campaign. We are hoping plenty of our supporters will ask for their tree to be recycled and help to raise vital funding for their local children’s hospice.”
Tom Laverty, development manager at JustHelping added: “JustHelping are delighted to welcome Francis House to the MCR Christmas Tree Collection. The event provides an easy and convenient way for people to donate to their local community and we are excited to be offering more households the opportunity to support both children and adult hospices in Greater Manchester.”
Based in Didsbury, Francis House provides essential care and support for families of children with life-limiting conditions. The charity is now encouraging people to register their trees before January 7 and to get involved in the collection process.
Kate Puć said: “Register your tree before the 7th of January to make sure you secure your slot and enjoy your Christmas knowing that you won’t be queuing at the recycling centre to dispose of your tree in the New Year!”
This festive season, Francis House Children’s Hospice have teamed up with JustHelping and St Ann’s Hospice to offer a Christmas tree recycling service across Manchester, Stockport, Trafford and Salford. The scheme, which has been running for the past ten years, raises vital funds for hospices and communities through donations.
Anyone wishing to find out more about the scheme or to book a collection can visit https://just-helping.org.uk/register-tree before midnight on January 7. Volunteers will then collect and recycle the trees at Wythenshawe Park between January 11 and 14, with the chippings being used in local parks.
Kate Puć, fundraising officer at Francis House said: “We are hoping plenty of our supporters will ask for their tree to be recycled and help to raise vital funding for their local children’s hospice. We are also reaching out to our supporters to help with the collections and for anyone with a van to come forward with offers of help.”
Tom Laverty, development manager at JustHelping added: “The event provides an easy and convenient way for people to donate to their local community and we are excited to be offering more households the opportunity to support both children and adult hospices in Greater Manchester.”
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