City helps NSPCCraise record £1.82m

LONDONDERRY supporters of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) helped raise a record-breaking £1.82m during the festive season through the charity’s ‘Letter to Santa’ initiative.

The fundraising scheme allows people send someone special a magical letter from Santa for a suggested donation of £5.

In Northern Ireland 8375 children received a personalised and illustrated letter delivered by ‘reindeer mail.’

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Clare Galbraith, community fundraising manager for the NSPCC, said: “We want to say a big thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s Letter from Santa campaign, helping us to raise an incredible amount of money, which will go towards supporting our vital projects and services to protect vulnerable children.

“£1.82m is the most we’ve ever raised though this campaign and we simply wouldn’t be able to continue to run our services without the generous support from members of the public.”

The money raised will help the NSPCC to save, change and improve the lives of children all year round through its local community services, a helpline for adults worried about a child and ChildLine. Visit www.nspcc.org.uk.

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