Villagers in Burn close to Selby have raised £675 for The Clothes Financial institution. The village has a inhabitants of about solely 400 individuals and so they raised the cash during the last yr.

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Following a set when Selby MP Keir Mather nominated the charity as he switched on Burn’s Christmas lights in December 2023, money was additionally raised by a ‘Santa sleigh tour’ of the village, Burn’s well-attended neighborhood ‘Large Lunch’ in June 2024 and the large whisky bottle on the bar within the village’s Wheatsheaf Pub.

The cash was handed over to Sally Parkinson, one of many two founders of the charity.

Mr Mather mentioned: “The Clothes Financial institution in Burn was one of many first visits I ever went on as Selby’s Member of Parliament, and I’m so happy it continues to do such necessary work serving to households throughout the Selby District.

“This donation from Burn Parish Council reveals simply how supportive and beneficiant residents in our space actually are.

“At a time when many households are nonetheless feeling the cost-of-living disaster, it’s so necessary to recognise the kindness of others to assist these native to them.

“I’d prefer to thank all those that donated – huge or small – your contribution will assist those that want it most.”

Sally mentioned: “It actually means quite a bit to The Clothes Financial institution as a charity to have native help and this donation goes to assist so many working people who find themselves struggling right here within the UK.”

Burn Parish Council chairman Alice Houlden mentioned: “We’re delighted to donate this cash to The Clothes Financial institution, which does an incredible job for individuals dealing with monetary challenges. We’re happy with what a really small neighborhood has managed to lift.”

Established in January 2020 by Sally together with Susan Bell, initially simply in a passage-way between two pals’ homes, The Clothes Financial institution now has volunteer drop off factors at over 120 places all through the UK and has helped greater than 20,000 individuals struggling to dress themselves or their household after dealing with on a regular basis residing prices.