Latest News | 2 February 2021
Businesses step up to support Hope Box Appeal
Businesses, including Marketing Derby Bondholders, have given their backing to an appeal launched by Colleague Box and Safe and Sound.
The specialist child exploitation charity has teamed up with the personalised gift company to create a bespoke ‘Hope Box’ for local young people and the families they work with.
Each Hope Box is filled with calming activities, treats and messages of positivity.
Safe and Sound, which supports children and young people across Derbyshire who are victims of or at risk of child exploitation, is aiming to secure sponsorship from individuals and businesses so that as many of the £20 boxes can be distributed as possible over the coming months.
Among the companies which have already pledged support is Cosy Direct, a Derby-based company which supplies responsibly sourced play equipment to schools and nurseries all over the UK, which has sponsored 10 boxes.
Chief executive Peter Ellse said: “We are huge fans of Safe and Sound and applaud the work of the charity that is close to our hearts.
“Cosy are champions of young people and it is good to know that charities such as Safe and Sound are working hard to keep children across Derby and Derbyshire safe.”
Safe and Sound chief executive Tracy Harrison said: “The Hope Boxes carry an important message to our young people and their families that they are not alone and are something that they can keep referring to and take comfort from in dark times.
“The appeal has got off to a great start and we have so far received support for 50 young people to receive their Hope Box.”
Natalie Bamford, creative director at Colleague Box, said: “The boxes are packed full of goodies designed to give the children and young people who the charity works with lots of motivation and support.
“We have worked with local suppliers, including Derbyshire-based Divine Box and Homemade Boutique, to source bath bombs and cards which feature encouraging words to keep their spirits up and let them know that they’re doing well.”
To sponsor a Hope Box please click here.
