A major London conference venue has once again committed to helping those in need this winter by collecting unwanted coats.
Westminster’s QEII Centre is calling
on event professionals and the public to donate their unwanted coats and help
warm up the capital’s most vulnerable people this winter.
The event venue has again partnered
with HandsOn
London to serve as a collection point for its WrapUp London
campaign which provides a coat to anyone who needs one, including the homeless,
vulnerable families and refugees.
QEII has supported the WrapUp London
campaign for five years, serving as Westminster’s dedicated collection point
and collecting 3,825 coats for those in need.
In total, HandsOn London has
distributed 197,000 coats to the capital’s most vulnerable since it started the
campaign 11 years ago.
This year’s campaign starts on the 7
November and closes on the 25 November. The QEII is calling on event organisers
to spread the word to their delegates so they can get involved and maximise
donations.
Mark Taylor, chief executive of the
QEII Centre said: “In the past, we have been overwhelmed by the donations we
have received – playing a consistent key role in this cause is a great honour
for our centre. WrapUp London really demonstrates the collective community that
is central to the spirit of London, and I hope that our work can be an
important lifeline for all vulnerable people during this difficult and cold
winter.”
Jon Meech, CEO of HandsOn London said:
"We are delighted that the QEII Centre will be able to support WrapUp
London for another year. Their generosity enables a collection point to be
available in the heart of Westminster and has collected several thousand warm
coats for the campaign. Every year the demand for warm coats increases and this
year is sadly no exception. As a largely volunteer-led campaign we can only
hope to meet this demand with the help of partners like the QEII Centre.”
A desire to travel led Holly Patrick to the business meetings and events world and she’s never looked back. Holly takes a particular interest in event sustainability and creating a diverse and inclusive industry. When she’s not working, she can be found rolling skating along Brighton seafront listening to an eclectic playlist, featuring the likes of Patti Smith, Sean Paul, and Arooj Aftab.
