Brighton’s OneFamily donates coats for Christmas

Wrap Up Brighton and Hove is an annual campaign that focuses on collecting coats in the community. Working with local Rotary Clubs, charity partner Sussex Homeless Support sorts the coats and redistributes them to community groups and charities that support individuals and families in need.

Colleagues from OneFamily also volunteered at Hove Station to collect coat donations from passers by and spread the word about the campaign. The team had 24 bags of coats by the end of the day thanks to local generosity.

Sara George-Sturmey, Charities Manager at OneFamily, said, “We were amazed by the amount of people that donated coats at Hove Station. It was so lovely to see the community eager to help those who need extra support in the winter months, particularly around Christmas time.

“We’re always looking for ways to help local charities as an organisation, so having collection boxes around the OneFamily office over the last month has been a simple way for all our colleagues to make a difference to someone’s life this winter.”

Robert Griffiths, member of Brighton & Hove Soiree Rotary Club, said, “We know about the additional challenges many have faced due to the cost-of-living crisis, and one of those is a continuing need for warm coats this winter.

“Companies that donate a large number of coats, generously donated by their employees, make a huge difference to the wellbeing of those most in need in the community. Rotary thanks all those who have kindly supported our campaign this year.”