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Bridgend businesses and residents donate gifts to Santa appeal

The appeal was supported by a number of businesses and organisations in the county borough

Saffron Jenkins

InYourArea Community, Saffron Jenkins

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Bridgend businesses and residents donate gifts to Santa appeal

Submitted by Bridgend County Borough Council

Thanks to the generosity and support of businesses and organisations, hundreds of youngsters across Bridgend County Borough received a Christmas present after toys and gifts were donated to the Santa appeal.

The Santa appeal aims to provide Christmas presents to those who may not otherwise receive a gift, Organised by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Social Services and Wellbeing Business Support staff.

The appeal was also supported by a number of businesses and organisations in the county borough including Brackla Tabernacle Church, Bridgend’s Hope Baptist Church, Glo, Hafod y Wennol Assessment and Treatment Unit as well as a Member of the Senedd.

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Pupils at Brynteg Comprehensive School helped fundraise over £3,000 by holding a range of events including a Santa Dash and a raffle. Year 10 pupils at the school also contributed 60 bags of presents as part of the Skills Challenge Week.

In addition, The Youth Justice Service donated to the cause by designing and printing 320 Christmas cards for each parcel of presents delivered.

Council Leader Huw David said: “I would like to offer a massive thank you to all the businesses, organisations and individuals who have donated to this year’s Santa Appeal.

“During what has been yet another difficult year full of uncertainties, it’s fantastic to see communities come together in this act of kindness.

“Hundreds of gifts have been donated which are sure to brighten Christmas Day for vulnerable young people across the county borough.”

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