Perennial, the charity for people in horticulture
across the UK, is ready to support families and individuals this Christmas who
are feeling the festive strain or struggling with unexpected or life changing
events such as redundancy or health issues.
The charity is offering people who work in or are
retired from horticulture and are struggling financially this Christmas with up
to £100 worth of supermarket vouchers. They can be used to help with food and
presents for children who would otherwise go without. Perennial is also
reminding everyone in horticulture about their wide-ranging tailored,
one-to-one support this Christmas.
Julia Hayne, Director of Services at
Perennial, says: “Christmas
should be a time of fun and festivities for everyone working in horticulture
but often the reality is very different which can lead to feelings of stress,
anxiety and loneliness. Many people feel added pressure at this time of year
with more demands on their already stretched financial resources, anxiety about
meeting everyone’s expectations or feelings of isolation from those around
them. If you are struggling in the lead up to Christmas, you’re not alone.
Please get in touch with us to find out how we can support you and your
family.”
People find themselves in need of help for any number
of reasons including redundancy, illness, injury, family bereavement or another
life-changing event. This Christmas Perennial can help towards extra food costs
or gifts for children who would otherwise go without and can also help people
access other sources of support depending on their situation.
Julia Hayne continues: “During the festive period and
beyond we can help with budgeting advice, managing debt, accessing statutory
financial support and we work with other local sources of voluntary support.
No-one should feel alone or unsupported at Christmas and we’re calling on the
whole industry to be a ‘festive friend’ and help us reach everyone in need this
year.”
Perennial helps individuals and families who work in
or are retired from horticulture. The charity may also be able to support
people who no longer work in horticulture and are encouraging anyone linked to
the industry who needs a helping hand this Christmas to get in touch. Perennial
relies on the support of the industry to continue offering tailored one-to-one
support.
If you or your company would like to make a difference
this Christmas, visit perennial.org.uk/festivefriend for more information.
If you, or someone you know, works in horticulture and
needs a festive friend, contact Perennial in confidence on 0800 093 8543,
email services@perennial.org.uk or request support online at perennial.org.uk/festivesupport
