Nationwide campaign to donate new books & toys to The Children’s Society and NHS Children’s Wards to help bring some joy and happiness to young children.
In memory of the four princes and mother of the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Midlands based non-profit organisation, the Wahegru Foundation, launched a nationwide campaign to donate new books & toys to The Children’s Society and NHS Children’s Wards , to help bring some joy and happiness to children in care during the holiday period.
The Christmas period can be a very difficult time for vulnerable children and young people and they often feel neglected, left out and alone. The Wahegru Foundation wanted to send the message that there are people out there who care about them and to be able to put a smile on their faces by donating gifts of new books and toys during the festive period.
The Drive began on 14 October of this year and ran up until 13 December . After eight weeks of collective efforts by the Wahegru Foundation team along with their sponsors, collaborators and donors, a humbling 2,050 gifts with a total RRP value of £18,676.88 were raised for both charities.
Mark Russell, the Chief Executive of The Children’s Society commented:
“We want to say a colossal thank you for your generosity and your kindness! When you’re working with young people who are having a tough time, to know that there are others who choose to stand beside you, support you, love what you’re doing and don’t just say it but also back it up, means more than any of us can say.”
In receiving such an overwhelming response , the team at the Wahegru Foundation have expressed their closing remarks and gratitude:
“As well as being a time of Christmas and giving, for Sikhs, the month of December is also a time of remembrance and reflection, as we remember the sacrifices made by our ancestors who fought to defend the weak, the homeless and the hungry from oppression and tyranny during the times of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
As such, for us at the Wahegru Foundation, the Book & Toy Drive was a case of combining two cultures, using a time of giving and remembrance, to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. We are humbled by all the love and generosity that has been received and we hope we’ve made a positive difference in a child’s life.”
Humbly yours,
Harsimrat Singh
Chairman
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For more information, please get in touch with:
Karendeep Kaur
Head of Community Outreach
[email protected]
+447915 588 393
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Notes:
The Wahegru Foundation is a non-profit company and serves as the philanthropic wing of Wahegru Investments, providing support and assistance to charitable groups and organisations.