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Closed 31/12/2021

BCM's Christmas Toy appeal

Organised by BCM

Every Christmas BCM coordinates the distribution of presents for children aged birth to 16 years across greater Belfast.

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Closed 31/12/2021

BCM was established in 1889 as a Christian response to social problems in inner-city Belfast. Today BCM aims to improve people’s lives in N. Ireland by providing emotional and practical support through a professional social care programme and community projects for a cross-section of society.

Story

Christmas is a difficult time for so many. It is the time when financial problems, debts, isolation, family break-up and lack of support are hardest to face and COVID has exacerbated these. The people that we support come from across all communities and backgrounds.

BCMs Christmas Support Programme gives hope and emotional support to those who struggle, as they know there is somebody to look after them at Christmas.. We try to help as many people as possible each year, using our own resources and generous donations from our supporters, but the whole venture would not be possible without the support from local churches, businesses, schools and members of the public.

In 2020, even in the midst of a COVID lockdown, BCM distributed 3,500 toy and gift parcels to children and young people.

Each year BCM receives applications from needy families. Those applications are assessed by BCMs Community Services Manager, using evidence such as benefit books. Applications are cross-referenced with other charities providing help at Christmas to avoid duplication. Those who receive help from BCMs Christmas programme also include referrals from other agencies e.g. social services, SureStart centres, Womens Aid, homeless people living in hostels and people who have been identified by BCM during our other programmes throughout the year.

Please help by donating whatever you can afford.

Thank you

Donation summary

Total
£1,170.00
+ £230.00 Gift Aid
Online
£1,170.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£1,170.00
Fundraisers
£0.00

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