Christmas tree collection raises £35,000 for support service

Diverse Abilities' Treecycling collected 2,488 Christmas trees across Dorset and Hampshire and raised more than £35,000 to support people with physical and learning disabilities in Dorset.

Diverse Abilities ran a Treecycling scheme in early January that collected thousands of Christmas trees and raised over £35,000 to support people with physical and learning disabilities. Collections took place between Thursday 8 January and Sunday 11 January across Dorset and neighbouring Hampshire. The charity said the funds will help provide services for children and adults across Dorset. Organisers also noted strong volunteer support and help from several local businesses. Key details: - The scheme collected 2,488 Christmas trees across Dorset and Hampshire. - More than £35,000 was raised for Diverse Abilities to fund support services. - The funds could cover a full year of the charity's STARs siblings support service. - Volunteers and businesses named by the charity included Wessex Water, Avon Material Supplies, Halo Design, MATA Construction, Charles Trent, WMF and Plants for Trade. - The collection diverted nearly 50 tonnes of Christmas tree waste from landfill. Summary: The Treecycling campaign provided a notable fundraising boost for Diverse Abilities and will support services for people with physical and learning disabilities, including the STARs siblings programme. Undetermined at this time.