A woman who set up an initiative providing free clothing to families in need has been celebrated for her work at the 2024 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards.
Georgina Vernon set up The Free Clothes Store, a charitable ministry at The Lakeside Church in Southport.
Donations can be dropped off at Lakeside Church reception Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-4pm.
The Free Clothes Store offers free, great quality, second hand clothing and shoes to anyone who is struggling and in need of some help in the Southport area.
The initiative is totally supported by free donations. .
Margaret Biggs, among the people who nominated Georgina, said: “It is based in one of the now disused squash courts at Lakeside Church. It’s HUGE. What a facility.
“What a wonderful service to our community especially in these hard times.
“Many families are so grateful.
“It’s not a food bank as such. But it does the same differently! And it’s all free.”
Georgina Vernon was a Finalist in the Community Impact Award sponsored by Carlsberg.
The 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards saw 13 categories on the night at The Grand in Southport, with incredible stories behind all the finalists.
There were over 1,300 nominations for community figures from Southport, Bootle, Crosby, Formby, Maghull and across Sefton.
The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards were organised by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group and Stand Up For Southport in association with media partners In Demand Radio.
The night was hosted by In Demand Radio presenter Claire Simmo, with entertainment from Whitney Houston tribute performer Michelle Lawson, soul singer Dave Broe and DJ Baz Todd.
As Sefton celebrates its 50th birthday, VIP guests attending the awards included Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson; Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns; and council Chief Executive Phil Porter.
Also enjoying the evening were boxing world title challenger Martin Murray and Liverpool FC legend Gary Gillespie.
Pictures on the night were taken by Kevin Brown Photography with videography by Zack Downey from ZED Productions.
Fundraising took place on the night with proceeds going to ICU Steps, the intensive care patient support charity.
- For more details about the Pride Of Sefton Awards please visit: www.prideofseftonawards.co.uk or email: standupforsouthport@gmail.com
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