2022 has been a challenging year for so many. Whether recovering from the impact of the COVID pandemic, witnessing the war in Ukraine, or feeling the bite of the cost-of-living crisis, I know it has been tough for many. That’s why this year #GivingTuesday is more important than ever.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving which in 2020 saw over £20.2 million donated by people in the UK to good causes. It’s a day where people come together to give what they can – be that money, time, goods, or a voice – to the causes that make a difference in all our lives.
Huddersfield especially has been an extremely generous town for many years. From raising almost £1 million for the Tsunami Appeal for the Boxing Day Tsunami, to donating over £3,000 to a family in need. I am very humbled by your generosity, and I am so pleased with the way that we have supported many charities in the local area. Home-start Kirklees and DASH Kirklees are a few of the many local charities that I am proud to have in our constituency, that support local people in need.
This is only possible with the generous support of constituents like you, who tirelessly volunteer time and finances to support the most vulnerable and in need throughout our community.
This year on Giving Tuesday, I am joining countless others in celebrating the amazing generosity that we see all around us, and the incredible work that our charities do, day in and day out, helping to make our lives and the lives of our friends, families and communities better.
Let’s support one another in Huddersfield this Giving Tuesday.
You can find out more about GivingTuesday at Giving Tuesday UK: 29 November 2022