Dawleys supported Mission Christmas Cash for Kids on Friday, December 14th by holding a Christmas Jumper Day, bake sale and raffle. The charity Cash for Kids responds to the needs of children in our communities so they can live life to the full and realise their individual potential. In 2017 they raised over £23 million to support more than 709,000 children.

Luke Beard, Account and Sales Director met Tom Reeves, Charity Fund Raising Executive from Free Radio who told Luke about Mission Christmas, which aims to make Christmas special for local children who may not otherwise receive a present.

Luke told the Ross Gazette: ‘’Dawleys felt passionately about the cause and we decided to do what we could to help these children have a great Christmas. The decorations went up, everyone is wearing their best jumpers and the cakes and brownies went on sale, including Chris Nash’s world famous sausage rolls.

“The response and support has been phenomenal and the cause has really touched the hearts of everyone involved.”

Dawleys are delighted that they raised £418.75 and have been able to donate over 150 presents to Mission Christmas. This will help to bring a smile to the faces of those children who would otherwise wake up to nothing.

Dawleys would like to thank everyone who got involved and made the day such a roaring success. Luke added: “We would particularly like to give a special mention to four-year-old Max Cooper. Max was determined to help and asked his parents to use his saved money to buy gifts to donate to the cause.” Dawleys is also grateful to the Forest of Dean Kettlercise Group who purchased £80 of raffle tickets.