We're wrapping up more than 150 books, suitable for all ages, to hand out at local community events. Each book is wrapped in brown paper with a clue to the story on the tag, adding some excitement to the secret gift.
Rosalie Cort, Community Connector for Orbit, explains: “We’re attending community events as part of our drive to ensure that customers get any extra support that they need at this time of year with issues such as finances, energy bills and wellbeing. The idea behind the books is that families in need receive a Christmas gift that will hopefully ignite the joy of getting lost in a good story which supports literacy and reading too.
“It's been lovely to see recipients being excited to receive a mystery book and looking forward to reading it at home!”
To see all our local events, visit our events page
As part of our Better Days programme, we're here for you with free support on various topics like money, wellbeing, job opportunities, and even digital skills training. Just visit our help and support page here
We also have support available if you’re concerned about winter bills. Our energy advice service provides specialist assistance from fuel poverty charity National Energy Action via telephone, face to face community events, home visits and energy saving packs. For more information visit our energy page
