Friday 11 November 2011

Who buys a real Christmas Tree?

Caring Christmas Trees returns for it's 3rd year in South East London.  We are aiming to raise over £4000 towards the work of the Jericho Road Project as well as increasing the profile of the project.  We are selling trees to businesses with deliveries taking place on the 30th November and 1st December.  Orders by the 21st November.  Then individuals can order trees for pick up from a choice of 4 sites, prices start at £35 (delivery is extra).  All the information is found at www.caringchristmastrees.org/selondon 

Each year we want to increase our sales so we are asking the question "who buys a real tree"?

We have produced 25K 'Do you buy a real Christmas tree?' postcards and we are getting information into magazines, newspapers and online.  However the best form of advertising is personal recommendation, so if you get a chance please put in a good word for Caring Christmas Trees. 

This year Chris Rockall has joined the Trees team adding his considerable knowledge of promotion to help us get the message out.

Heidi Alexander MP has agreed to promote the Tree project and we will release a press release following a photo opportunity with Heidi on the 1st December.

We have planned for teams to go out on Tuesday's and Thursday's between 4-7 to hand out flyers at stations, to local businesses and to homes.  If you are able to, please join us.

But if you can't make one of those teams, here are some other ways to help.

1. Buy a Tree
2. Promote Caring Christmas Trees at your work or school.  Postcards, eflyers and posters available.
3. Help us get opportunities to promote Trees, for example book bags in schools, media outlets or link us to key people who will help promote the Trees.
4. Volunteer on the sites - great opportunity to help our customers and get you into the Christmas mood.  Contact dave.barlow@kingschurchlondon.org to get involved.

Last year nearly 380 real trees were bought by families and businesses across South East London.  This year we are reaching for more because we know that we can make a greater difference for vulnerable people.  We help many rough sleepers but we also help prevent people become homeless.  Your support helps us make a greater difference to those in need.

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