Anglers unite for homeless

Clothing donations pour in for charity appeal

ANGLERS are being urged to donate their unwanted warm clothing to a homeless appeal now in its second year.

Bait company CC Moore started the project last winter and, after receiving around 200 items in 2018, is looking to take the initiative up a level this winter.

The Homeless Clothing Appeal has drawn support from many top brands, including Korda, Nash and E-S-P, and this year Angling Times is also throwing its weight behind it by donating spare clothing collected by staff.

In particular, the appeal is looking for hoodies, sweaters, waterproofs, thermal jackets or trousers, socks, hats, gloves and sleeping bags.

CC Moore sales manager, Mike Brown, told Angling Times: “Homelessness could happen to anybody and the quality of clothing available to anglers is phenomenal – so it could really make a huge difference to those in this unfortunate situation.

“All the collected garments are passed on to charities who support homeless people, with our leading choices being Street Support Network, SSAFA (Armed Forces support charity) and St Mungo’s – who help rough sleepers from all walks of life.”

Editor Steve Fitzpatrick has urged Angling Times readers to get involved and help those without a roof over the heads to stay warm this winter.

He said: “We all know how vital warm clothing is for going fishing at this time of the year, but for homeless people it’s far more than enjoying a hobby in comfort – staying warm can be a matter of life and death.

“We can all do our bit and get behind this incredible initiative, no matter how small a donation we make.”

“It could really make a huge difference to those in this unfortunate situation”