Christmas 2024
Help Pecan raise £35K for 35 years this Christmas
Your Gifts of Kindness, Belief and Hope can go much further than Christmas – Pecan is here all year-round providing support and advocacy to people in crisis across Southwark. This Christmas we aim to raise £35K in our 35th year to support our vital projects:
- Southwark Foodbank – Between January – September 2024 we distributed 4,000 food parcels worth £174,056 to 2,191 households with 8,406 family members of which 34% are children
- Peckham Pantry – Between January – September 2024 the pantry welcomed 1,183 households, who shopped 12,305 times saving them an estimate of £190,728.
- Together – 1,174 people were supported to access to Cost-of-Living Fund over winter 2023/2024.
- Employment Support – Funded to support parents and carers back into work through Southwark Works. Through this programme we have supported 121 people between July and October 2023 and so far, 16 people have been placed in new jobs.
- Women’s Service – We have provided 1:1 advocacy to 117 women so far in 2023/2024, and there is currently a 2-month waiting list with increasing need.
Christmas Fundraising
Peter Edwards, Pecan’s CEO, said: “We know this Christmas will be tougher than ever for many households in Southwark after years of rising food, energy and housing prices. Pecan is here to help via its foodbank, social supermarket, Women’s Services, Employment Support and community café and hub Together. We can only do this due to the constant kindness of our supporters – so please consider donating time, food or funding. Help us mark 35 years by raising £35k to restore hope for those families in need.”
How does our Christmas campaign aim to support families over the festive season and into the new year?
- £1,250 could buy 50 x £25 vouchers for single households.
- £5,000 could buy 100 x £50 vouchers for families.
- £10,000 could purchase 3.7 tonnes of food, enough for 260 packages or 2.5 weeks’ worth of emergency foodbank parcels.
- £15,000 could provide specialist 1-2-1 advocacy and advice for 6 months to people facing multiple disadvantages.
Pecan Day
Take Part in Pecan Day to help us raise awareness and funds
On Thursday 5 December we have Pecan Day! This year we are taking part in Santa in the City Run to raise awareness and funds for Pecan. Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the festive spirit!
For further information contact our Partnership Manager
Theresa Tsui: fundraising@pecan.org.uk
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Please share your donations, Pecan Day activities and support with our online community, use the following hashtags below and tag us!
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- For further information and to support the campaign Christmas Campaign ‘Give a Gift of Kindness, Belief and Hope’ Donation Link:
pecan.enthuse.com/cf/35-years-of-pecan-at-christmas - Information on regular donations, bank transfers and Gift Aid, visit: www.pecan.org.uk/donate
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Investors in People
19 years continuous recognition.
We currently hold a Silver accreditation.
The 2017 report states:
“100% of people feel appreciated for the work that they do at Pecan. It is a very positive environment in which to work and there is much praise from leaders, managers and colleagues.”
Matrix
10 years continuous accreditation. The most recent report (2018) states:
“An enduring strength of Pecan is the professional, client focused and empathetic team displaying an exceptional commitment to local people and supporting clients to
progress and achieve their full potential.”
APS (Approved Provider Status)
First achieved by our Moving On project in August 2015. The report states:
“Using a person-centred approach mentors were able to motivate mentees and to provide effective support with an impressive range of daily living issues… The Moving On mentors and management team are clearly very committed in their support of the mentees. Moreover, the project is well embedded in PECAN’s wider community services, such as the careers and employment support, the Foodbank and HOurBank that can also benefit the mentees.”
