Mulberry Academy Shoreditch highly commended for community service

MAS has recently received thanks for raising over £3,000 for First Love Foundation’s ‘Love at Christmas’ donation appeal last term. The selfless donations of the MAS community enabled hampers, toys and gifts to be distributed to over 600 people in the borough, including young people in supported accommodation, women and children in domestic violence refuges and other vulnerable families. The funds raised by the Academy also enabled the charity to hold a Christmas event for nominated families including a meal and entertainment, with children’s activities alongside hampers, toys and gifts for guests.

Representatives of First Love Foundation praised the Academy for transforming Christmas for those unable to celebrate themselves. The benevolent donations enabled guests to receive emergency food, but also the sense of belonging and festivity. The efforts of the Academy led to the unprecedented success of the appeal, building the Tower Hamlets community and providing hope and support for the most vulnerable of the borough.

Lauren, a young person in supported housing said:

“I would like to deeply thank you for the hamper and gifts that I received over the Christmas period. I found it extremely useful as I was moving into a new home. It was really thoughtful and made me feel very grateful for what I have in life, and what we are all blessed with.”

Damien, a support worker at a residential project for young people commented:

“A MASSIVE thank you for the generosity – the customers are truly overwhelmed and thankful for the food and gifts!”