Operation Community Hamper has again run a successful prom outfit scheme.
The initiative involves OCH visiting schools and allowing pupils to view and try on a range of dresses and suits. Where available, accessories such as shoes and handbags are also provided.
Outfits are photographs and catalogued in a brochure sent to the school in advance, enabling pupils to browse options beforehand. Once pupils select an outfit, OCH carries out any necessary alterations and ensures the garments are cleaned and ready for the event. Each outfit is then removed from the brochure so it cannot be chosen again.
The charity’s founder Charlotte Churchill said: “Over the last month, we have visited three schools across Bristol and have so far provided 19 prom dresses, along with additional shoes, handbags and costume jewellery, and nine suits for the boys. This has ensured that 28 pupils went to their school prom who wouldn’t have gone to their social event of the school year.”
The charity has organised several fundraising events in recent months, including an afternoon tea and a quiz night.
In May, five people took on the 24hr Pen-Y-Fan 10-climb challenge, raising over £2,000.
The Afternoon Tea event at Keynsham Rugby Club raised over £5,000. OCH also held its second quiz night on Sunday 14 June at the Masonic Lodge in Keynsham.
Upcoming events include a sponsored colour run planned for September.
People can also support OCH throughout the summer by collecting blue tokens at Tesco stores in Keynsham, Saltford and Longwell Green, and voting for OCH as their chosen charity. Voting is open until 31 July.
For more details about OCH visit wwwoperationcommunityhamper.co.uk