Swadlincote-based family-run Midland Lead has chosen Safe and Sound as a recipient of its 12 Days of Community Christmas initiative.
The company, which supplies construction firms across the world with building products made from recycled lead, has donated £1,640 to the Derbyshire charity to support its work with children and families whose lives have been affected by child exploitation.
The support from Midland Lead will be used specifically for intensive 121 support for young people and families, seven art therapy sessions and 11 Hope Boxes, developed in partnership with Colleague Box, which are given to young people with positive messages and activities to support them on their transformational journey into adulthood.
Furthermore, Safe and Sound have been able to double the donation having been chosen to be part of Big Give – the online match funding programme.
Francoise Derksen, HR Manager of Midland Lead, said: “This Christmas, we’ve made a list of local charities we would like to support during our 12 Days of Community Christmas. For 12 days, Midland Lead will be giving away something to help our neighbourhood.
“From Christmas chocolates, a donation to a mental health charity, bags of food, art therapy sessions and Secret Santa toys, we hope that with these small donations we can make a difference to the local charities in our community – so that they can do even more of their amazing work.”
Safe and Sound CEO Tracy Harrison said: “Christmas is traditionally a time for businesses to show their support for charities and local communities and we are very honoured that Midland Lead has recognised the value and positive impact of our work.
“We rely heavily on the generosity of businesses, organisations and individuals to keep pace with the growing demand for our services across Derbyshire. It is only with this support, that we can continue to support and protect the children, young people and their families whose lives have been affected by child exploitation.”
