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Tree-cycle for Katharine House
27/12/2024
The fund-raising scheme first launched in 2021
Katharine House Hospice will be putting festive waste to good use after Christmas with the return of its “Tree-cycle”, an innovative fundraising initiative that removes the hassle of disposing of your old Christmas tree whilst supporting a vital cause at the same time.
The Adderbury based hospice, which provides support for people affected by life-limiting illnesses, is offering to collect and recycle real Christmas trees in exchange for a donation.
The scheme is open to people living in postcodes OX7 (3,4,5,6), OX15 (0,4,5,6), OX16 (1,2,3,9), OX17 (1,2,3) and NN13 (5,6,7) with volunteers picking up their tree directly from their doorstep. The trees will then be chipped by Acreman’s Arboriculture Ltd into eco-friendly mulch, supporting local environmental efforts.
Trees need to be left outside registered addresses from 8am on January 9.
Jenny Mead has taken part in the Tree-cycle since its launch in 2021. She said: “I’m so pleased to hear Katharine House is going to be providing the Christmas Tree-recycle again this year. We have been using it for the last three years and it’s so easy and efficient.
“My sister Lucy was wonderfully cared for at Katharine House during 2010-1 – we were too! Lucy loved Christmas and putting up the Christmas tree was something she never missed, so using the Christmas tree scheme is an acknowledgement to her as well as a simple way to support the hospice too.”
Carley Lambourne, Katharine House Hospice Events & Challenges Officer, said: “Once the celebrations are over, getting rid of the tree can be a real hassle. We want to help take some of the stress away and raise money for our services at the same time.
“Our Tree-cycle is a win-win for everyone. Not only does it take the hassle out of post-Christmas clean-up, but it also helps raise much-needed funds for our essential services, helping make a lasting impact on our community this festive season and beyond.”
People wishing to take advantage of the scheme should register on the Katharine House Hospice website before 10am on Sunday January 5.
The Tree-cycle is sponsored by Beyond Carbon and run in partnership with the national charity Just Helping.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam