NLF Christmas Gift Sack Appeal 2020

Northamptonshire Logistics Forum

Christmas Gift Sack Appeal 2020

 
Dear colleague.

In an extraordinary year you will no doubt be aware of some real hardship being experienced in our county, with no sign of it getting easier anytime soon! With the threat of job losses looming, more people being furloughed for an extended period, families being displaced - and so it goes on - people will have significant challenges to face with Christmas on the horizon. Today, we - the logistics community through the Northants Logistics Forum (NLF) - are launching an appeal, to everyone, to help us support people and groups in vulnerable situations with a 'Gift'! That gift could be in the form of support in promoting the appeal or a direct contribution by donation of a present(s), voucher or a financial contribution to provide a present for a child, partner or loved one - or even to put food on the table!
 

As a key sector, with a strong presence in Northamptonshire, the logistics community has some serious 'firepower' behind it, and I know, from experience and feedback already that there is a strong will to make a difference and support those who find themselves struggling. It will also send a message of hope as I'm convinced we can make a difference!


Our aim is to collaborate with a range of local charities -co-ordinated through Voluntary Impact Northampton, who do not get the same exposure as the bigger players, but do an amazing job in supporting local communities. Our first nominated 'partner' is Northamptonshire ACRE, specifically the 'Good Neighbours' scheme, more info available at good-neighbour-schemes. We can provide details about which communities have the greatest need, from which you may wish to contact and work with one scheme directly, or come back to us with a proposal and we can work out the best solution to providing support. The idea here is to create 'Christmas Sacks' comprising a combination of presents and/or food.

We will create a live page on the NLF website (at northantslogisticsforum.com) with more info and keep it refreshed for updates.  Overleaf are the ways in which you can get involved.

If you are interested in supporting us, either in further promotion or with a direct contribution, then please get in touch with either myself at [email redacted] or on 07368 245479 or Charlotte Patrick. We are also keen to receive your nominations of local charities and/or community projects.

Tony Bellott

07368245479

How to Support Northamptonshire Logistics Forum Christmas Sack Appeal 2020

1. Contribute to via our GoFundMe Page – this will be co-ordinated by Sarah Passam and the team at Voluntary Impact who will ensure it is spread across the Good Neighbours scheme to those in need – you can direct to an area. Voluntary Impact will confirm where your donation went and how many it has supported.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/nlf-christmas-gift-sack-appeal-2020?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

2. Create your own Christmas sack collection and make contact with [email redacted].uk so that it can be dropped off to your nearest Good Neighbour scheme or email Charlotte and we can coordinate a drop off venue.

We will update you on where which charity your extremely kind donation was received by and how many people we have supported through the scheme this Christmas.