Anglers unite for homeless

Help the homeless by donating your unused clothing to CC Moore

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, are looking to take the initiative to another level over this festive period.

The Homeless Clothing Appeal has drawn support from many of the trade’s top brands, including Korda, Nash and E-S-P, and this year Angling Times is also throwing its weight behind the appeal by donating dozens of items of clothing collected by staff.

According to the latest figures, there are around 320,000 homeless people in the UK – one in every 200 people – and it’s a figure that is rising at around 5% every year.

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

Even just a few items of clothing will go a long way

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.

“We have received some staggering items already from the trade and anglers, so its looking like its going to be another good year. It’s easier for people to donate this year too as a number of tackle shops have signed up to be drop-off points for donations.

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

HOW YOU CAN HELP

To do your bit for the Homeless Clothing Appeal, you can send any unwanted (clean) fishing clothing to the following address:

CC Moore & Co Ltd

West Mill Lane

Stalbridge

Dorset

DT10 2RU

Alternatively, items can be dropped off at the following tackle shops:

Angling Direct Swindon

Browns Angling (Leighton Buzzard/Haddenham)

CarpScene (Somercotes)

CarpStore (Sutton Coldfield)

Fatfish Tackle (Canterbury)

Fish On Tackleshop (Tonbridge)

The Tackle Box (Dartford)

Yateley Angling Centre (Yateley)

HF Angling (Crewe)

Arun Angling (Littlehampton).

For more info, please contact: general.enquiries@ccmoore.com