Thanks to the generosity of customers and colleagues at BH Live Active Leisure Centres in Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and East Dorset, more than 100 toys and gifts have been donated to two local children’s hospices.
All the gifts will be distributed to local families under the care of Julia’s House Children’s Hospices (Bournemouth) or Naomi House & Jacksplace (Portsmouth).
Julia’s House is a children’s hospice charity that provides critical and compassionate care to families of the most seriously ill children across Dorset and Wiltshire.
Naomi House and Jacksplace is a charity and hospices for children’s and young adults’ that provide care for more than 500 children with life limiting or life threatening conditions across central Southern England.
As a registered charity and social enterprise, BH Live continues to support local causes through partnership and charitable activities. This campaign is typical of BH Live’s mission as a social enterprise to enrich the lives of people in the communities they serve.
BH Live is a registered charity and social enterprise that operates leisure and event venues across Portsmouth, Croydon and the BCP region in partnership with Portsmouth City Council, Croydon Council, and BCP Council.
On behalf of BH Live, Rob Cunningham, Director of Leisure and Business Development, said
“I would like to offer a huge thank you to everyone who has helped to bring some festive joy to children and families undergoing some of the toughest times. It’s been a privilege to continue our support of Julia’s House and Naomi House and Jacksplace and the great work these charities do through this special gift donation – our teams are delighted by the show of generosity our colleagues and customers have displayed.”
On behalf of Julia’s House, Laura Maidment, Public Fundraising Manager said:
“We’re overwhelmed by this incredibly kind donation of toys and gifts which will make Christmas extra special for the children and families cared for by Julia’s House. On behalf of everyone at Julia’s House, I’d like to say a massive thank you to BH Live and all of its customers who have so generously donated. Your support means so much.”
On behalf of Naomi House & Jacksplace, Pete Abrahams, Head of Supporter Services at Naomi House & Jacksplace, added “We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing support given by BH live staff and customers this Christmas. It is a very poignant time of year at the hospices; and this generous support helps our Care Team create special memories for children, young adults and families.”
For more information about Julia’s House visit juliashouse.org.
For more information about Naomi House and Jacksplace visit naomihouse.org.uk.
For more information about BH Live, visit bhlive.org.uk.
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