🎄 The Rainbow Centre Christmas Appeal Has Launched! 🎄

We are delighted to share that our annual Christmas Appeal is now underway, and this year we’re aiming to raise £10,000 to support individuals and families in Scarborough who are struggling during what should be a joyful and magical season.

For almost 28 years, The Rainbow Centre has provided vital support for vulnerable people in our community—helping the homeless, those in crisis, and families facing difficult circumstances. Our services include a foodbank, café, hot showers, laundry facilities, clothing, bedding, toiletries, start-up packs for new homes, and debt-advice support.

On average, we provide food for around 1,000 people every month, and in 2024 alone we carried out nearly 20,000 critical interventions. With the rising cost of living and increased fuel costs affecting even more working families, demand for our services continues to grow sharply.

This Christmas, we will be offering all our usual daily services alongside special festive support. Throughout December we will be distributing food vouchers and gifts for children, helping to relieve some of the pressure faced by households who may otherwise go without. Sadly, hundreds of families are expected to need this support over the festive period.

💬 James Howard, Fundraising Officer, said:

“Christmas is a magical time, and it is no different here at The Rainbow Centre. It is a great opportunity for the whole community to come together to help provide festive cheer for those that would otherwise go without. The kind donations from local businesses, individuals and the community give us the ability to make sure people can experience what some take for granted. No family should struggle, and no child should go without presents at such a magical time.”

We are asking residents, local groups, and businesses to stand with us this Christmas and help us reach our £10,000 target. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue our mission to bring hope, dignity, and joy to those who need it most.

👉 Donate today at: therainbowcentre.org

❤️ Thank you for supporting your community.