A LONG-STANDING Port Glasgow business has stepped in to help a local children's charity.
Children in Poverty Inverclyde founder Pat Burke was over the moon with yet another donation from Timpson manager Murdy Gow.
He recently handed over £200 to help with the charity's Christmas appeal.
Over the years Murdy has donated more than £2,000 to Children in Poverty Inverclyde to help fund holidays for struggling families.
The shoe repair boss said that it was his way of giving back to the people of Port Glasgow.
Speaking about the donation Murdy, who is based in the Port Glasgow Tesco store, said: "This is a very popular children's voluntary charity and has a very high presence in Port Glasgow in assisting families experiencing difficult times.
"This relates very well with my customers, who willingly contribute for the children'."
Children in Poverty Inverclyde helps hundreds of families every year to get much needed holidays.
They work closely with schools and nurseries in Port Glasgow as well frontline social services.
Children in Poverty Inverclyde also step when needed to provide vouchers to heat homes, as well as food and clothes.
Every year they organise a Christmas appeal with toy donations, as well sending children to the Beacon panto.
The charity headed by Pat Burke and supported by trustees was set up ten years ago.
In that time they have helped families through turbulent times including the pandemic and the cost of living crisis.
At the time Pat set up the charity because Inverclyde has one of the highest levels of deprivation in the country.
In some parts of Inverclyde one out of every three children are living in poverty.
Chairman Pat Burke said: "Our great friend Murdy Gow, Timpson manager has handed over £200 this week from his customers.
"Murdy has offered prolific support to us over the years with donations accumulating a very impressive £2,300.
"We commend Murdy for such sustained support and his customers' highly valued generosity."
Children in Poverty are now preparing for their Christmas toy appeal, which has seen thousands of gifts donated over the years to help hard-up parents make the big day memorable for their wee ones.
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