'The work they do is needed now more than ever': Amazon Daventry donates cash and products to Barnardo’s children’s centres

The Amazon fulfilment centre in Daventry has donated £1,000 in cash and £1,000-worth of Amazon Echo devices to Barnardo’s children’s centres.

The donation will support the Barnardo’s Nuneaton Children and Family Centres, which strive to improve the outcomes and life chances of children by offering effective preventative and early intervention services.

Site leader at Amazon Daventry, Gareth Davies, said: “The team at Amazon is passionate about supporting the young people in our community and we jumped at the chance to make this donation.

"The work they do is needed now more than ever and they have our full support as they continue to have a positive impact on children and young people across Warwickshire.”

The donation is part of a longstanding relationship between Amazon and Barnardo’s.

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon donated £10,000 to Barnardo’s to help the charity during the early stages of lockdown.

In late 2019, Amazon donated £30,000 to Barnardo’s and hosted STEM Christmas parties for children supported by the charity in dozens of Amazon buildings across the UK.

Sue Berry, Barnardo’s regional assistant director for Warwickshire, added: “The impact of COVID-19 continues to be deeply felt by children, young people and families so it’s fantastic to get this support once again from the Amazon team.

"The financial and product donations are hugely appreciated by our teams and will enable us to continue offering services to the young people who need us most.”