2022 Appeal
Thank you
We are proud to have processed 508 boxes – 300 were ours and 208 donated by local partners including families, schools, churches, community groups and work colleagues. We raised a total of
£4,126 in cash donations, received gifts worth over £1,500 and had over 100 individual volunteers throughout the campaign.
Thank you to everyone who supported us – cash, gifts, time, skills, equipment, miles, messages of support… it all counts and we’re super grateful.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors including:
About the Shoebox Appeal
As Covid-19 has devastated communities around the world, the team at Link to Hope continue to work hard to provide humanitarian aid and improve access to education and social care throughout Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine.
The Shoebox Appeal is more than a one off gift at Christmas.
Link to Hope use the shoebox delivery trips to identify and visit the most vulnerable and exploited families and individuals, providing a no strings attached gift. They then find out what the community needs and commit to making a meaningful difference, dedicating their resources and building trust through an incredible network of local project managers and community leaders.
Donate online
By donating online, you’re helping us to buy in bulk which allows us to get more for our money. 100% of your donations goes directly to the appeal and we cover the administration costs.
Buy from our Amazon wishlist
If you prefer to choose specific items, you can do so in seconds with our annual Amazon Wishlist. We list the items that are better to get online and all deliveries are sent to us directly.
Join us for our annual packing party
Our packing day is a fun day for all the family as we put the boxes together. With our team of volunteers, we have a christmas themed packing day filled with laughter and lots of food! We welcome anyone to come and join us on the day and / or drop off donations. There’s a job for all ages and abilities.
What happens after the Shoeboxes have been delivered?
From building schools to ensuring that elderly widows living in villages with no running water or electricity have enough wood to get them through bitterly cold winters, the team continue to follow up and monitor progress, ensuring they make a sustainable difference to people’s lives.
Read Jasmine’s blog about the Shoebox Delivery trip with the Link to Hope Team in Romania.
About us
Hi – we are Jasmine Plowright and Emma Rodriguez. We’ve been taking part in Shoebox Appeals since we were young children and have been running it at Chorley Community Church for over 20 years. It gets bigger every year and we love seeing the project grow and the impact it has on so many people.
In addition to donating our own boxes, we are proud Link to Hope area receivers for Islington and Horley (Surrey).
We’re always looking for sponsors, volunteers and new ways of doing things – so please get in touch if you want to get involved.
Thank you
Thank you Horley Methodist Church for your fundraising and packing sessions organised by FITCH (Fun in the Church) Youth Group
Thank you
Thank you Partners Islington for supporting the Shoebox Packing Party – with their support, we’re able to give confidence to those who don’t often put themselves forward for community initiatives like this because they don’t feel like they have much to offer and we’re delighted that we’re able to find a job for everyone no matter age or ability while also offering food, refreshments and support with transport and childcare.
Thank you
Thank you Studio Texture for their annual generous donation to help us get the items they need. They are an award winning creative agency, helping charities and not-for-profits to stand out and connect. If you know a charity or not-for-profit who needs creative support – including branding, design and campaign development, check them out and we can put you in touch with our contact.
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Thank you JR Removals in Horley for transporting so many of our gifts across Surrey to London and surrounding areas. If you’re looking for an amazing removals company, these guys are the best!
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Thank you Majestic Building Services in Horley for their annual generous donation and all-year round collection of boxes. This family run business cover facilities management, heating and ventilation systems, electrical and life safety, public health support services and more. We’re more than happy to introduce you to the team.
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Thank you Extravaganza Promotional Merchandise for sending us a selection of product samples. If you’re looking for promotional merchandise, these guys are amazing.
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Thank you the7stars Media Agency for getting involved every year and sending the most amazing boxes from your team. They are the UK’s largest independent media agency – if your company needs media expertise, check them out and we can put you in touch with our contact.
