HBC: Staff and Councillors make donations instead of Christmas cards

The staff and Councillors at Hyndburn Borough Council have once again decided to make donations to two random charities instead of sending each other Christmas cards. Everyone at HBC was asked for suggested charities and the two which were drawn out of the hat are:

“Fundraising for Paul Turnball” –  Paul who is 26, was in a horrific accident in March this year and is currently at Salford Hospital in the Rehab Unit. Paul has a long way to go and he needs support to assist with ongoing care that he will need for the remainder of his life.

“Community Solutions Man with a Van Appeal” - The Community Solutions Van with a Plan Appeal will help the most vulnerable people in our community. One of their principle needs is a mini bus to deliver food parcels and collect donations. It would allow families easier access to their family events or sporting projects, to transport people to allotments or to volunteer events. The mini bus would mean that lots more people get access to their projects and services they provide for local people, as people already benefiting have found the support they offer to be life changing.