Treecycling raises more than £35,000 for Dorset disability charity

During the Treecycling weekend (Jan 8–11), 105 volunteers collected 2,488 Christmas trees in Dorset and Hampshire and raised more than £35,000 for Dorset's Disability Charity.

Between January 8 and 11, volunteers collected Christmas trees across Dorset and Hampshire as part of the Treecycling weekend. One hundred and five volunteers contributed a total of 840 hours to the effort. The collection of 2,488 trees raised more than £35,000 for Dorset's Disability Charity. Organisers said the funds will support children and adults with physical and learning disabilities. Key facts: - 105 volunteers gave 840 hours during the January 8–11 weekend. - Volunteers collected 2,488 Christmas trees across Dorset and Hampshire. - The event raised more than £35,000 for Dorset's Disability Charity. - Treecycling diverted about 50 tonnes of green waste from landfill. - The money could fund a year of the STARs siblings support service. - Local organisations including Wessex Water, Avon Material Supplies, Halo Design, MATA Construction, Charles Trent, WMF and Plants for Trade volunteered time. Summary: The funds will support the charity's ongoing services, including the STARs siblings support programme, and organisers reported a reduction in landfill waste. Organisers said registration information for next year's collection is available on the charity's website.