Santa cares for Daventry Mind this Christmas

Everyone at Daventry MInd thanks Marc and Scott

Local man Marc Cummings pulled on his red Santa suit to help raise a whopping £1,032 for Daventry Mind.

Marc – known as ‘Brummy’ – surprised Daventry Mind manager Annie Winsland with his incredible festive offer.

He went on to Facebook to invite Daventry locals to meet him as Santa in the wonderful red chair in the High Street. He wanted to raise money in honour of his late brother: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15vtz1ZRwx/

He lost him at the beginning of the year and in sharing his story, Marc really helped let people know that Daventry Mind Centre was open for people over the Christmas period.

Santa warmed up a chilly Daventry this Christmas, raising funds for Daventry Mind in honour of his late brother.

Fourteen people contacted it for help that would not otherwise have known they are here for them.

Daventry Mind had a 24/7 Northamptonshire Mind call line for anyone over the holidays, as these times can be confronting.

It was also open on New Year's Eve so that no one had to be alone.

Marc and his crew went on to run mini events in some wonderful local pubs and has raised £1,032.45 in one week.

Annie said: “We can’t thank him enough. We also want to thank everyone that has generously donated at an expensive time of year.

“Money is tight for charities at the moment and we are going to need to make some difficult choices about what we are able to provide in 2025.

“This local support, led by Marc and his helper, Scott from Lockdown events, has given us all something we really need to start the New Year with – hope.”