Billericay charity raises more than £3.8k after Christmas tree collection

Hamelin raised more than £3,800 after collecting and recycling 193 Christmas trees in its most successful campaign to date.

Hamelin, a Billericay charity that supports autistic adults and people with learning disabilities, has raised more than £3,800 after its Christmas tree recycling campaign. The charity collected and recycled 193 trees this year, nearly double the number from 2023. Organisers said the donations will make a real difference to the work creating opportunities for the people it supports. The fundraiser was delivered in partnership with Just Helping and involved volunteers and local businesses. Key details: - More than £3,800 was raised by the Christmas tree recycling campaign. - 193 Christmas trees were collected and recycled, nearly double 2023's total. - The fundraiser was delivered in partnership with Just Helping. - Volunteers and local businesses provided collection support, with named contributors including Ford Motor Company, World of Spice Ltd, Clarke Infinity Ltd, Box Productions and Essex Fire Museum. - The charity said the donations will support its work creating opportunities for the people it supports. Summary: The funds are reported to support Hamelin's work creating opportunities for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. Undetermined at this time.