CHAS launches 'One Stop Christmas Shop' to help vulnerable families

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) will run an online retail event, which will also boost businesses, from 4pm on Monday, November 16 until 4pm on Monday, November 30 so shoppers have plenty of time to browse and buy gifts ahead of the Christmas rush.

More than 65 businesses across Scotland have signed up to participate and are offering a wide selection of present ideas, such as hotel breaks, meals, cashmere goods, whisky, family photo shoots, unique art works and fun family activities.

There is also the opportunity to window shop with a variety of small local business offering items such as hampers, wreaths and masks, jewellery, personalised clothing, cocktails and award-winning mulled wine.

Every participating business has agreed to donate a percentage of sales to CHAS.

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Diane Alton, CHAS high profile events manager, said: “These past few months have been really hard for so many so we wanted to do something to offer people the opportunity to help local businesses this Christmas while also supporting CHAS children and families.

“By purchasing festive gifts through our One Stop Christmas Shop our supporters can tick off gifts from their list, whilst shopping local all with the added bonus that their purchases are making a real difference. We are grateful to everyone participating in this online shopping event which we hope will prove to be a fantastic, festive fundraiser for all.”

Like many other charities in the current pandemic, CHAS has had to dramatically transform the way in which it operates.

While both Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch are continuing to provide end of life care, the charity now also runs a virtual children’s hospice to support families who are having to completely self-isolate.

Through this service, families are offered extensive support by phone and video on important issues such as clinical guidance, financial advice and bereavement.

CHAS family support teams also offer a range of interactive activities, art clubs, storytelling and friendship calls to children and parents.

Find out more about the One Stop Christmas Shop here.

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