NI knitwear designer backs charity Christmas jumper appeal
Entrepreneur posts about Save the Children project online as stars join forces to shine a light on pre-loved fashion
Holly Willoughby supports Save the Children’s annual Christmas Jumper Day
Laura Whitmore supports Save the Children’s annual Christmas Jumper Day
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A Northern Irish fashion designer whose chunky cardigans have been worn by celebrities — including singer Jennifer Hudson and model Gigi Hadid — has backed this year’s Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day appeal.
Coleraine-born entrepreneur Hope Macaulay posted in support of the charity’s festive fundraising day to her 290,000 Instagram followers. Hope’s knitwear is world famous in the fashion world, has featured on the front cover of GQ and Harper’s Bazaar and is worn by a host of celebrities.
In the post, Hope showcased a couple of her red festive knits and said: “Wear your favourite Christmas knit with pride knowing that the money raised will support some of the most disadvantaged children in the UK and around the world.”
Holly Willoughby supports Save the Children’s annual Christmas Jumper Day
December 7 will see an array of stars from the small and big screen join forces to shine a light on pre-loved fashion for this year’s Christmas Jumper Day, as they take part in Save the Children’s annual festive campaign. They include presenters Holly Willoughby and Laura Whitmore, Bridgerton star India Amarteifio and influencer Fats Timbo.
In Northern Ireland, talented singer-songwriter Ferna explained why she will be donning her pre-loved festive jumper in support of the campaign: “Not everybody gets the same start in life, so I’m thankful that Save the Children is working to correct that and help every child reach their natural potential.”
Over its lifespan Christmas Jumper Day has raised an incredible £35m in the UK to help transform the lives of children around the world.
Laura Whitmore supports Save the Children’s annual Christmas Jumper Day
The money supports children around the world, including in Northern Ireland, to stay safe, healthy and widen their education. Since 2012, millions of people around the world have donned their jazziest jumpers for one day in December and donated £2, or whatever they can afford, to help make the world a better place for children.
This year has been far from easy, particularly for families on the lowest incomes. Save the Children Northern Ireland says they have worked hard to fight against the injustices and inequalities to make sure every child has a chance to thrive.
The charity hopes their Christmas Jumper Day gives the opportunity for the public in Northern Ireland to help support that work, here and all over the world.
