The countdown to Christmas is well underway and whilst it traditionally brings a time for sharing and catching up with friends and family, a number of appeals and campaigns have been launched across Liverpool to help those less fortunate.

Here are just a few of the causes which will benefit from the time and donations of those looking to give a little.

White Christmas Liverpool 2014

The White Christmas Liverpool team is once again rallying support as it lines up a Christmas Day dinner and entertainment for pensioners across Merseyside and those who would otherwise be spending the day alone.

This year’s festivities will take place at St George’s Hall, providing a special day for 150 guests, and organisers are currently appealing for volunteers and support.

www.whitechristmasliverpool.co.uk

‘Your Kindness Could Kill’ campaign

A campaign is underway to make sure festive donations are used to support vulnerable people in the best way possible.

Supported by Citysafe, Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services, Merseyside Police and City Central BID, ‘Your Kindness Could Kill’ is urging people to give donations via the campaign so that charities helping people on the streets will receive the funding, as opposed to handing change directly to beggars who may be vulnerable to addiction.

Official collectors will be in the city centre every Thursday during the run up to Christmas.

‘Liverpool Heart’ single

Everyone loves a Christmas song, so why not get behind the city’s own festive single and show support for the young unsung talent in the area as they work to achieve their creative potential.

Unveiled in November, the single ‘Liverpool Heart’ features lead vocals from Lord Mayor, Councillor Erica Kemp and more than 200 local performers including up-and-coming artists, bands and choirs. With proceeds going to the Liverpool Heartbeat charity, the single can be downloaded at liverpoolheart.wix.com/liverpool-heart

MetQuarter’s food bank collection

Head down to the MetQuarter, where donations of non perishable food items will be used at Central Liverpool Food Bank, part of the Trussell Trust, that provides three day’s worth of food for individuals and families in short term food crisis. Gifts will go to Imagine If’s Christmas Day meal at the Frontline Centre in Wavertree. Each year the trust holds a free Christmas Day event, including a meal, for an estimated 250 people and families from all over the city who may be isolated, vulnerable or who would otherwise go without on Christmas Day.

KIND Christmas Appeal

In its 39^th year, Liverpool-based children’s charity KIND is calling for donations as it puts together food hampers and toy parcels for disadvantaged children and the in the area.

www.kind.org.uk

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