This year instead of buying Christmas cards im donating what I would have spent on cards to the peoples kitchen.

The demand for The People's Kitchen services has dramatically increased. Behind the scenes, over 300 volunteers prepare and cook meals, manage supplies and most importantly, offer a friendly listening ear to our Friends. Around 250-300 meals are prepared and served every day, with Christmas Day being no exception.

They rely entirely on the generosity and good will of the public, local businesses and communities, who donate both food and money. No government funding is received, and they are exclusively volunteer led.

For many people, The Peoples Kitchen is not only a place to receive a hearty meal but also a sanctuary where they can receive unconditional friendship in a caring environment and benefit from the charity's signposting to welfare, medical and housing services.