A homeware shop in Radcliffe has donated more than 80 gifts to charities to help children over the long summer period.

The annual Christmas Delivery Joy campaign saw Dunelm donate more than 62,000 gifts to local communities and people in need throughout the UK last year.

As the firm has now spread some summertime joy in Radcliffe.

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The store has worked in partnership with charities Trinity Foodbank and Liv’s Trust as part of the campaign, asking Dunelm customers to donate toys, games and books to help keep children entertained over the summer months.

Following the kindness of the Radcliffe community, the donated gifts were then distributed to children by generous Trinity volunteers.

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Tina Harrison MBE, head of Trinity Foodbank said: “The children and families we have been able to help have been delighted.

“It has truly supported those who might have struggled to afford items for their children during the summer holidays.

“Our volunteers not only enjoyed receiving the wonderful gifts, but also going out to deliver them and spread some joy within our community.

“The Hear Me Roar music club within Liv’s Trust had lots of happy, excited little faces when the donations were handed out.

“Thank you so much to Dunelm and the Radcliffe community.”

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Dunelm Radcliffe store manager Jayne Slack added: “We can't thank the local community enough for their generous donations.

“We’re delighted that we were able to help children in Radcliffe in need, and we hope that the fantastic gifts donated kept the children entertained this summer.”

The Delivering Joy campaign has come at a pivotal time after new research has revealed almost half of parents in the North West were worried about not being able to afford summer activities, such as days out or a UK break and that almost one in four parents who could not afford items or activities in the last 12 months have noticed an increase in stress and anxiety in their children.

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