The Mortgage Quarter launches Exeter's annual Christmas charity gift appeal
Exeter-based mortgage broker, The Mortgage Quarter has launched its annual Christmas charity gift appeal, which this year will support seven local charities.
Now in its fourth year, The Mortgage Quarter is widening its campaign this year and calling on local residents and businesses to donate brand-new women's and children's clothes and gifts as well as toys.
Working in partnership with CoLab Exeter, the donations will be split between seven Exeter-based charities supporting children, domestic abuse survivors, families in temporary accommodation and Ukrainian refugees. The beneficiaries include RD&E Charity (Bramble Ward), Promoting Choice, Breathing Space, Conversation Café and More Positive Me.
In 2021, The Mortgage Quarter collected a whopping 2,500 toys during its Christmas toy appeal, but with more charities on the donation list, hopes to smash that amount this year!
James Miles, director at The Mortgage Quarter, commented, "Every year, we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our community, and we hope this year will be no different.
"We have broadened our scope this year to benefit more families in need. So please support us in making a difference in their lives this Christmas."
Jo Cuthbertson, Learning Matters Lead at CoLab Exeter, added, "We are delighted to be partnering with The Mortgage Quarter again this year. This year more than ever, we are seeing more people in need of extra support.
"So many families, women and children are facing financial hardship, leading complex lives or have nowhere permanent to call home. Receiving gifts will really help to spread a little more joy this Christmas. Everyone deserves a gift. Last year's toy appeal was incredible, and so many children benefitted. It would be great to support even more people this year during these difficult times!"
The Mortgage Quarter is accepting donations at its offices at 23 Richmond Road, Exeter, EX4 4JF, between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, from now until Friday, 16 December.
All donations must be unwrapped, new with tags, and toys should have a CE mark.
Donation request list
New with tags and unwrapped:
- Toys with CE mark
- Women's clothes (particularly bathrobes and fluffy socks)
- Children's clothes (0-12 years)
- Hooded blankets
- Make-up and make-up brushes
- Nail polish
- Hair treatments
- Mindful colouring books and pens
- Hot water bottles
- Hot chocolate mug sets
- Photo frames
The charities that will benefit from the appeal are:
RD&E Charity (Bramble Ward)
Bramble Children and Young People's Unit at the RD&E hospital specialises in caring for babies, children and young people between the ages of 0-18.
Promoting Choice
Promoting Choice is a partnership project delivered by Colab Exeter Resilient Women Service and FearLess. The team improves access to preconception, perinatal, post-natal and early years care for women and their families. It aims to remove barriers which stop women from accessing the services they need to thrive.
The charity provides free, fun, creative and informative workshops and groups for mothers and their children. For women who need extra support, the team also offers 1-2-1 signposting and guidance to women.
https://www.colabexeter.org.uk/promoting-choice
Breathing Space
The Breathing Space project aims to provide a safe, secure environment for women fleeing violence and at risk of rough sleeping due to their situation. It allows them to recover with tailored support, enabling and empowering them to progress and move forward with their lives.
https://www.colabexeter.org.uk/breathing-space
Conversation Café
The Conversation Café is a central community hub in Exeter for supporting Ukrainian refugees. All profits go to providing cultural activities and advice for the refugees.
More Positive Me
More Positive Me is a community interest company supporting people who have been impacted by domestic abuse. The organisation helps empower women to rebuild their lives after domestic abuse.
https://www.morepositiveme.co.uk
Red House and Trailways
Run by Exeter City Council, Red House and Trailways provide temporary accommodation for families with children. Red House currently houses 14 children (10 girls and four boys) aged from two months to 15 years.
