Spreading Christmas Cheer in Salford: Our Giving Tree Success

This Christmas, we joined forces with Salford Step Into Action to make sure no child wakes up to an empty tree. Through the Giving Tree initiative, colleagues at IES came together to donate gifts for local children who might otherwise go without.

The response was incredible, with so many presents bought that we had to ask for more tags! Thanks to the generosity of our team, hundreds of pounds worth of gifts have been collected, ensuring every child receives something special this festive season.

Breandan Flynn, Executive Chair said:
“I’m so pleased with the incredible response from our colleagues. This has been a great success — we even had to ask for more tags! It’s fantastic that we could help, and I hope the children are delighted with their gifts. We look forward to doing more Giving Trees in the future.”

Some of our colleagues will meet the children and see first hand the joy these gifts bring.

Sam Healey who attended the event in Manchester said: “It was amazing to see the impact of everyone’s generosity. Meeting the children and seeing their excitement reminded us why initiatives like the Giving Tree matter so much. It’s a privilege to be part of something that brings real joy to families in our community.”

Every gift matters. Every smile counts. Together, we’ve made a real difference.