Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Latest
    • Comedian Romesh Ranganathan confirms Birmingham date on 2024 tour
    • Visitors to Birmingham attraction help raise thousands of pounds for charities
    • Plans approved for new HS2 depot in Washwood Heath
    • Joe Bonamassa to release new album ahead of Birmingham tour date
    • Former Housing Minister appointed as next chair of Midlands affordable homes provider
    • Government efforts branded “half-hearted” as scale of environmental spending revealed
    • Lighthouse Family singer to perform in Birmingham
    • Birmingham City University’s Vice-Chancellor announces retirement plans
    Birmingham Eastside
    • News
      • COVID-19
    • Sport
    • Culture
    • Politics
    • Contact us
    • Data
    Birmingham Eastside
    You are at:Home»News»Charity»West Midlands Police charity wins national volunteering award

    West Midlands Police charity wins national volunteering award

    0
    By Birmingham Eastside on October 23, 2017 Charity, News

    Socks and Chocs has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services, the highest award for volunteering services in the UK.

    Image result for birmingham homeless

    The charity has been giving out vital supplies and providing funding for accommodation since 2010. To date, it has supplied over 22,000 items to homeless people throughout the West Midlands. In 2017, they have so far given out:

    • 5496 pairs of socks
    • 1426 box of chocolates
    • 178 sleeping bags

    Socks and Chocs was founded by four West Midlands Police Officers, including John Northcott: the ‘busking bobby’. He rose to social media fame in 2013 after a spontaneous rendition of Wonderwall by Oasis after talking to a local busker.

    Founder of the project, retired policeman, John Northcott, said “We are honoured to receive this award and I am pleased that the team has been recognised.”

    From September, Socks and Chocs runs the ‘Big Push’ to make sure local homeless centres have the supplies they need for the winter months. However, the now ensure that support is available year-round.

    For more information, and to get involved, head to their website: socksandchocs.co.uk/

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Birmingham Eastside

    Related Posts

    Visitors to Birmingham attraction help raise thousands of pounds for charities

    Plans approved for new HS2 depot in Washwood Heath

    Former Housing Minister appointed as next chair of Midlands affordable homes provider

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Listen
    bhameastside · LISTEN: How Covid-19 has impacted outpatient appointments across England and Wales
    Recent Posts
    • Comedian Romesh Ranganathan confirms Birmingham date on 2024 tour
    • Visitors to Birmingham attraction help raise thousands of pounds for charities
    • Plans approved for new HS2 depot in Washwood Heath
    • Joe Bonamassa to release new album ahead of Birmingham tour date
    • Former Housing Minister appointed as next chair of Midlands affordable homes provider
    • Government efforts branded “half-hearted” as scale of environmental spending revealed
    • Lighthouse Family singer to perform in Birmingham
    • Birmingham City University’s Vice-Chancellor announces retirement plans
    Latest video stories
    April 5, 2022

    UK visas for Ukrainian refugees: long delays and an insecure scheme

    January 22, 2021

    WATCH: DAME and Shai Brides on live music in lockdown

    January 13, 2021

    WATCH: BE Talks – Black Country Blokes chat about mental health podcast

    Birmingham Eastside Talks
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qjjNdGmoqk
    About

    Birmingham Eastside covers news and events across Birmingham and the Midlands region in the UK.

    © 2023 ThemeSphere. Designed by ThemeSphere.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.