Burnley performers appealing for support to bring some Christmas joy to vulnerable teenagers and young adults

Aspiring young performers in Burnley are hoping to spread some festive cheer to those who really need it this Christmas.
By Susan Plunkett
Published 26th Nov 2020, 07:00 BST
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Burnley Youth Theatre has partnered with SafeSpace, a supported accommodation project based in East Lancashire for 16 to 21 year olds who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including young people who are leaving care.

‘A Little Box of Kindness Christmas Appeal’ involves asking people to fill a shoebox with gifts and treats including arts and crafts, toiletries, hats, gloves and scarves, chocolates and sweets.

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The boxes can be dropped off at the youth theatre between 9am and 5pm next Monday (November 30th) and the following Monday (December 7th)

Young performers at Burnley Youth Theatre have appealed for people to back the 'Little Box of Kindness' appeal they are supporting with SafeSpaceYoung performers at Burnley Youth Theatre have appealed for people to back the 'Little Box of Kindness' appeal they are supporting with SafeSpace
Young performers at Burnley Youth Theatre have appealed for people to back the 'Little Box of Kindness' appeal they are supporting with SafeSpace

If you don't have a shoebox, a medium sized box will do but people are asked to wrap the box and lid separately in festive gift paper but leave the gifts unwrapped.

The youth theatre is situated in Queens Park Road next to Queens Park. Anyone who would like more information is asked to email [email protected] or follow the youth theatre's social media pages.

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