Eastbourne Metro Bank is appealing for donations to help support the Children’s Respite Trust as part of its Christmas Community Campaign this winter.
The Children’s Respite Trust is a charity that improves the lives of children with profound learning and physical disabilities by helping them to get a short break throughout East Sussex and most of Kent and West Sussex. Just a little support can go a long way to helping a family to cope with the strain.
East Sussex residents and businesses can donate the items the charity needs the most at Metro Bank’s Terminus Road store: Clothes for kids aged between 2-5 year old for the the Special Educational Needs Nursery. Craft Materials – for all ages (anything that is useful for colouring, sticking, painting, glittering will always be useful, especially paper. Educational toys for children of all ages and outdoor equipment and games – including balls, bats and outdoor gear.
“As a community bank our colleagues and customers want to support t this fantastic local charity,” explains Eastbourne Metro Bank Store Manager, Kennedy Blakeley. “We would encourage everyone to give a little this Christmas to make a difference and I want to thank everyone in advance for their generous support.”
Metro Bank’s Eastbourne store located at Unit 70/71 The Beacon, 59/61 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3NW. The store is currently open Monday – Saturday: 8.30am – 6pm. Sunday: 11am – 5pm. Eastbourne Metro Bank is part of the Safe Space scheme – the store is available to anyone experiencing, or at risk of domestic abuse, providing the opportunity to safely call a helpline, support service or loved one.
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