FOLLOWING on from its partnership with The Marmalade Trust, protective packaging manufacturer GWP has revealed it has stepped in to help a second local charity spread Christmas cheer.
The business has donated hundreds of boxes to Cirencester Round Table in which to distribute Christmas food parcels to disadvantaged families. The charity is packing the boxes with festive food which they plan to deliver around Cirencester.
Cirencester Round Table is a local group of men aged 18-45. There are 300 ‘tables’ throughout the UK, who meet to have fun, socialise, participate in unusual activities and raise funds for charity. Collectively, the groups raise more than £4 million a year and volunteer over 160,000 hours.
Cirencester & District Round Table treasurer, James Macpherson, who organised the initiative alongside fellow members Chris Hill and Josh Toomer, said, “Twelve months on and the cost-of-living crisis remains a real issue for many families, with many individuals impacted by rising prices. After the project’s success last year, we wanted to continue supporting local residents and families who may be struggling over the festive period.
“We’d like to extend our thanks to all the organisations that supported us, particularly GWP for donating the boxes and other local businesses and residents for their kind donations.”
This is the second year that GWP has donated boxes to the group. This Christmas also marks three years of support for the Marmalade Trust, the Bristol-based loneliness charity, to which GWP has also supplied hundreds of boxes.
David Mason, sales director at GWP, said, “It’s a privilege to be able to help the Cirencester Round Table again this year. Christmas can be a difficult time for many people financially and even more so for those already struggling with the cost of living. But the charity’s support makes a significant difference to many local families at this time of year.”
Ruth Cook, MD at GWP, added, “We understand the importance of supporting our local communities, both at Christmas and throughout the year. We are immensely proud to be able to help organisations such as The Cirencester Round Table and Marmalade Trust.”
