Thomas Cook charity donates half a million to Children in Need
The Thomas Cook Children’s Charity is donating £500,000 to BBC Children in Need projects that support young people across the UK with their mental health and well-being.
Set up in 2009 to improve the lives of children and young people in the UK and overseas, the Thomas Cook Children’s Charity receives donations from customers, colleagues, business partners and suppliers.
Chairperson Jamie Queen said: "Our trustees recognise the urgent need for more funding for mental health and well-being projects.
"Working in partnership with BBC Children in Need in this area will allow us to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our local communities.
"This donation would not have been possible without the generous contributions we receive. We are very grateful to everyone for their fundraising efforts and continued support."
Children in Need commercial director Claire Hoyle added: "We are so grateful to Thomas Cook Children’s Charity for this donation.~ Today’s young people face a range of complex challenges that have the potential to affect their well-being but we also know that they can overcome many obstacles, given the right support.
"This money will be used to fund projects working with children and young people across the UK with a focus on supporting good mental health and well-being. It really will help to change young lives for the better. Thank you to everyone who has made this possible."
So far this year Thomas Cook’s network of retail stores has raised £23,500 for the charity in locally organised fundraising events.
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