14 Gifts for him, her & the kids
30 NOVEMBER 2020 CHRISTMAS IN THE CAPITAL — AN ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE IN HELPING HANDS
how to look after their local grass pitches so sport can take place once play resumes after lockdown. Te Level 1 online training courses
(available at
thegma.org.uk/learning/ training) are open to anyone and cost £25. Most take around four to five hours to complete, and you’ll have a 28-day window to do so. Geoff Webb, CEO of GMA, says:
“In London, there’s a range of grassroots clubs and organisations, and most will welcome willing and able volunteers. Te needs of each club will vary, but you could start by helping out with something as quick as putting up football nets half an hour before the weekend games start or spending two hours cutting a field or marking out a pitch.”
Help the homeless Some 4,266 people are sleeping rough in England according to the latest government statistics, with many more affected by the pandemic. “When you next see a person
Community
challenge If you’re keen to give back this Christmas, here are three great ways to make a worthy contribution on your doorstep Words: Faye Bartle
Tis time of year is one of the best for getting involved in community and charity work. It is, after all, the season of goodwill. Here are three ways to involved with your local community, help others and spread some festive cheer this winter.
Be a pitch perfect volunteer If you’re a fan of grassroots sports, you may be surprised to know that 1.4 million more UK children could be taking part in activities such as football and rugby each week, if only community pitches were better cared for. Te Grounds Management Association (GMA) is calling for more volunteers to get trained in
sleeping rough, I urge you to acknowledge their existence,” says Emma Freivogel, who lives in Tooting and is the founder of Radical Recruit, a not-for-profit recruitment consultancy that helps homeless people into employment (to donate, visit
crowdfunder.co.uk/ radicalrecruit). “Say ‘hello’. Have a chat. Buy them a hot drink. A little bit of kindness goes a long way. “Or, consider donating to your
local soup kitchen or food bank,” she adds. “Tese services are lifelines for our communities’ most vulnerable. And if you see someone sleeping rough, tell StreetLink London (
facebook.com/TellStreetLink), which will send its outreach team to speak with them and offer help.”
Show your neighbours you care If you’re in touch with an elderly member of the community, consider making them a care package. “When you drop it off, remember to stand two metres apart and to wear a face mask,” says Sophie Pritchett, a London-based branch manager of Helping Hands Home Care (
helpinghandshomecare.co.uk). “You could also check people in the
community are still able to get their Christmas shopping done,” she adds. “Whether this means going along with them for company or support, or doing it for them, it’s a great way to give some real help.”
CHARITY GIFTS
NHS Heroes Knitted Christmas Jumper. From £34.99. 50% of profits go to NHS Charities Together, a federation of charitable organisations that support the National Health Service, its staff, volunteers and patients. Also available are NHS baubles in sets of three, six and 10 from £10.
notjustclothing.co.uk
Critically Endangered Socks Set Available for adults (£48) and kids (£15). Profits support World Wildlife Fund (WWF UK), Friends of the National Parks Foundation, International Elephant Foundation, Wildcats Conservation Alliance, Oceanic Society and Whales and Dolphin Conservation.
criticallyendangeredsocks.com
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