Buckingham Primary School

Children at Buckingham Primary School in Hampton have donated more than 70 coats to The Salvation Army/ITV Daybreak 'Donate a Coat' Appeal so others can keep warm this winter.

Five large bags of coats were presented to The Salvation Army so the church and charity can distribute the garments to people struggling to beat the winter chill.

Sarah Day, community co-ordinator at Buckingham Primary School, said: 'The children saw the appeal on television and thought it would be a good idea to get involved.
'We also announced the appeal in our newsletter and during our full assembly. We are amazed at the tremendous response.'

So far more than 8,500 coats have been donated to The Salvation Army which works with people in need from a variety of backgrounds including rough sleepers and people who are homeless.

A spokesman for The Salvation Army said: 'We want to extend a heartfelt 'thank you' to the children at Buckingham Primary School for their genorosity. These coats really could prove to be lifesavers as the cold weather bites.'

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Enlargement of school premises at Buckingham Primary School

Buckingham Primary Radio Station - Community Week

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