Scarborough's Rainbow Centre launches Christmas appeal

The Rainbow Centre has launched it’s annual Christmas Appeal with the aim of raising £10,000 to support individuals and families in Scarborough who are struggling during what should be a joyful and magical season.

This Christmas, the Rainbow Centre will be offering all of its usual daily services alongside special festive support.

Carol & Christine sorting out the first lot of toys received from the Dunelm collection boxplaceholder image
Carol & Christine sorting out the first lot of toys received from the Dunelm collection box

Throughout December they will be distributing food vouchers and gifts for children, helping to relieve some of the pressure faced by households who may otherwise go without.

James Howard, Rainbow Centre Fundraising Officer said: “We are asking residents, local groups, and businesses to stand with us this Christmas and help us reach our £10,000 target.

“Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue our mission to bring hope, dignity, and joy to those who need it most.”

Dunelm on Seamer Retail Park in Scarborough is collecting presents for the centre for children from newborn up to 18 years of age.

Donate today at: https://justgiving.com/campaign/rainbowxmas or visit The Rainbow Centre on Castle Road.

Mr Howard said: “To see the toys starting to arrive at The Rainbow Centre from Dunelm in Scarborough for our Christmas Appeal is fantastic and very humbling.

“We are expecting hundreds of families again this Christmas who will need our help, but we cannot do it without our fantastic community, so a big thank you to all those who have already donated."

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