Charity
Children’s charity the
NSPCC’s state of the
art building is giving
hope to Liverpool’s most
vulnerable children...
NSPCC
HARGREAVES
CENTRE
A FEAST
he custom-made Hargreaves substance and alcohol abusers care for their OF FESTIVE
T
Centre on Great Homer Street children. The centre also houses other facilities
in Everton was designed in including group and safe play rooms, a sensory
FASHION
consultation with young people room and a secret garden to encourage abused The NSPCC relies on donations and support from the
and opened in 2007. The centre aims to children to talk about their experiences in a public and so, next month, have partnered up with designer
represent a welcoming ‘hug’ for everyone and is relaxing environment. Jeff Banks and exclusive store Harvey Nichols to present ‘A
named after Matalan tycoon John Hargreaves Mr Hargreaves said: “I believe that to stop Feast of Festive Fashion’ to raise money for the NSPCC
(pictured top left) in honour of all the fund child abuse we have to encourage children and ‘A Feast of Festive Fashion’ promises an evening of
raising and campaigning he has done for the their families to speak out, and with this ideal fabulous food, fashion and glamour. This glitzy occasion
NSPCC. I decided to do something that would make a will see Manchester celebrities and models take to the
Back in 2004 Mr Hargreaves kick-started real difference in helping vulnerable children catwalk in the Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant
the NSPCC’s Safe Place Appeal with a in Liverpool. This centre has a strong visible to raise money for the NSPCC’s brand new Child’s Voice
glittering Matalan Ball attended by pop presence - it says that there is a safe place, a Appeal in Manchester.
princess, Kylie Minogue, at which he made a haven for children and young people and this is The event is all in aid of the Child’s Voice Appeal: over
personal £6 million donation to the fund. what I wanted to create with the NSPCC for the next three years the NSPCC plans to expand its helpline
Four years on the appeal is stronger than Merseyside.” services, ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline. The Child’s
ever and now aims to raise £17million to fund For more information about the NSPCC and Voice Appeal will raise money to help enable the NSPCC
vital services for vulnerable children and young the Hargreaves Centre visit
www.nspcc.org.uk. to expand these services which will include integrating
people in Merseyside who need help and Anyone interested in volunteering for ChildLine ChildLine and online counselling services and developing
protection from all forms of abuse. can find out more by contacting 0870 336 2920 or the NSPCC Helpline throughout the North West.
This is where the Hargreaves centre steps in. e-mail
childlinenw@nspcc.org.uk A Feast of Festive Fashion is happening in Manchester
The centre is funded by the Safe Place Appeal on 19 November from 6.30pm. Tickets are £75 and include
which aims to raise £17 million to cover the a drinks reception sponsored by Rich Prosecco, followed
cost of the building and all NSPCC services in by dinner and an exclusive preview of Christmas Trends led
Merseyside for a ten year period. by Jeff Banks, the recent recipient of the Drapers Lifetime
As the largest NSPCC facility outside of Achievement Award. The event is the ideal evening for
London the centre is able to house pioneering fashionistas while helping to raise money at the same time!
specialist services tackling the devastating Angela Capper, NSPCC fundraising manager, said:
effects of child abuse. Much of the work is “When a child needs help, ChildLine and the NSPCC
being developed with key partners such as the Helpline may be their only hope, which is why the Child’s
Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Voice Appeal is so important.”
There is a child protection team that For further information, to buy tickets or to discus
specialises in helping children and their sponsorship opportunities please contact Angela Capper on
families overcome domestic violence. As well 0161 628 1209 or
acapper@nspcc.org.uk
as a team that specialises in helping pregnant NSPCC registered charity numbers 216401 and SC037717
magazine 59
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72