Berkshire charity tree recycling success
Hospice charity Sue Ryder thanks supporters for helping them raise thousands of pounds
Thousands of pounds have been raised for healthcare and bereavement charity Sue Ryder thanks to the Berkshire communities support of Sue Ryder’s Christmas Treecycling scheme.
The eco-friendly fundraising initiative saw a team of volunteers from Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading branch out to selected postcodes, collecting real trees for an optional donation.
1,100 trees were collected through the Sue Ryder Treecycling Thames Valley scheme helping to raise £19,254. This contributed to 9,775 trees collected and £166,777 donated overall across the charity’s six initiatives across the country. The money raised equates to 6,671 hours of care, helping Sue Ryder reach more people.
Real Christmas trees are 100% recyclable, and those collected locally will be chipped and used by the council in a range of landscaping schemes. By participating in the Treecycling scheme, residents not only contribute to essential fundraising for Sue Ryder but also help reduce landfill and support sustainability.
Crucial
Sue Soffe, Sue Ryder Senior Community Fundraiser, said: “We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who signed up and helped our Christmas Treecycling scheme flourish. As Sue Ryder continues to face rising costs to deliver its care, and with the increasing number of people in need of our support, your contributions are more crucial than ever. Your participation helps us be there for more people during the most challenging times of their lives.
"The success of the Sue Ryder Christmas Treecycling Scheme relies entirely on the power of volunteers. Thank you to all the businesses and groups who helped with the collections: Rabbits Vehicle Hire, Vidett, Cisco, Grundon, A1, Snap on and Veolia. An amazing 38 volunteers offered their time to support the collections, making this incredible fundraising achievement possible.”
Last year, Sue Ryder provided palliative care to thousands of families across the country, including at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice and through Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire. The charity also offers bereavement support through its online community forum, free bereavement counselling service and Grief Kind Spaces in Reading, Thatcham, Finchampstead and other parts of the country.
Discover more about Sue Ryder at www.sueryder.org