The social enterprise Acorn is again launching an Advent Calendar on Giving Tuesday, 28 November.
Giving Tuesday was introduced internationally in response to the consumer-driven frenzy being seen on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Islanders are asked to pick a number between 1 and 24 which relate to items on Acorn’s Amazon Wishlist. These will directly help people who have a disability or long-term health condition who attend Acorn’s training and development projects.
Fundraising & Relationships Manager Caroline Spencer said: “People have been so generous in supporting our Advent Calendar for the last three Decembers. It is a great way to support us, knowing that an item directly helps people who have a disability or health condition in their work and training.
“Islanders who attend projects at Acorn tell us that life becomes a lot more interesting and helps them talk to new people, which boosts their self-esteem and their confidence, makes them less isolated and helps make friends.
“Someone recently said to me: “Acorn gives me a purpose, helps me meet people and I go home with a smile.”
“We ask people to order the item that goes with the number. The item gets sent directly to Acorn in Trinity. The prices range from £1.75 for a spanner to £22.50 for 100 yards of cotton twill tape in 20 different colours. Most items are less than £20.
“This will help our projects continue running into 2024 and will mean we can continue with our upcycling, textiles, bikes and wooden products projects, which in turn generate an income.’
To take part, email Caroline with a number between 1 and 24.
Pictured: Thanks to Acorn’s Advent Calendar, Acorn clients have received their first Christmas present early – a delivery of mugs that can be printed in their workshops
