Princesshay announces Families for Children as 2020 Charity of the Year

Princesshay’s 2020 Charity of the Year has been announced as Families for Children. Families for Children is a specialist voluntary adoption agency and charity based in the South West.

The charity provides a range of support services to adoptive families across the region. Support can include; parental training courses, rapid response helpline service, counselling, advice, guidance and signposting.

Ruth Marriott, CEO said “We are delighted to be nominated by Princesshay as their charity of the year 2020. We very much look forward to this opportunity and to working with all the retailers in raising awareness and vital funds for our life-changing work with children and families. Come and see us in the shopping centre where we will be sharing the stand with our corporate partner – Tracks of Exeter. If you buy a raffle ticket you support our vital work and have a chance to win a brand new Suzuki. A winning opportunity for you and our families!”

The partnership will see fundraising and awareness events happen throughout the year in Princesshay. 

Michelle Menezes, Princesshay Centre Manager, said: “We have the privilege of being able to work with some amazing local charities through our Charity of the Year initiative. Over the years we have learned a great deal about the incredible work that goes on across the South West and 2020 will be no exception as we work with Families for Children and do all we can to raise both funds and awareness."