Winter Coat And Shoe Appeal
More than 38,000 children are living in poverty across Pendle, Burnley, Hyndburn & Blackburn, with Pendle now having the highest rate of child poverty in the whole UK. *
“We are seeing levels of child poverty off the scale in the areas served by our church. This appeal is just the little bit we can do to help, but it will make a real difference to children and families facing hardship this winter.”
Bishop Mick Fleming – Church on the Street.
Help us make their winter warmer
100% of money donated to this appeal will be used to buy brand new winter coats and shoes for children in the most need.
THANK YOU for your support.
Child poverty in the region
4 local areas have some of the highest rates of child poverty in the UK, compared to a national average of 22%: *
- Pendle: 9,190 children – 45%
- Blackburn: 14,872 children – 42%
- Hyndburn: 6,789 children – 40%
- Burnley: 7,851 children – 40%
* Source: DWP Official Statistics, Mar 2025: Children in low income families