Local Children’s Hospice Bluebell Wood Raises over £46,000 through Recycle Your Christmas Tree campaign

Supported by recycling partners E.ON and A&A Recycling, and long-standing partner Beatson Clark, the campaign received fantastic public and corporate support, with 100% of funds raised going directly to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, based in North Anston. 

Following the festive season, local people booked their Christmas trees for collection, which were then collected by corporate volunteers and gathered centrally by A&A Recycling. The trees were subsequently recycled by E.ON, who are supporting the campaign for the second year running. 

E.ON then used the recycled trees to generate renewable electricity at its Blackburn Meadows biomass energy plant, which helps power around one third of Sheffield’s homes and businesses. 

Jess Dhariwal, Plant Manager at E.ON’s Blackburn Meadows biomass energy plant, said: “We’re delighted that Bluebell Wood has once again raised so much money through this fantastic initiative. At Blackburn Meadows, we’re pleased to be able to support our local communities, and this scheme truly reflects our commitment to both sustainability and care for the community. A massive thank you and congratulations to everyone involved in making this campaign such a huge success for this incredibly worthwhile charity.”

Charlotte Pike, from campaign sponsor Beatson Clark, added: "We’re incredibly proud to have supported Bluebell Wood’s Christmas Tree Recycling campaign for the past five years. It’s a wonderful initiative that brings the community together while raising vital funds for an amazing cause. 

"Sustainability is really important to us, so being part of a scheme that gives Christmas trees a new purpose fits perfectly with our values. Glass is infinitely recyclable, and with our own on-site recycling plant, we understand how small steps can make a big difference. It’s a privilege to play a part in a campaign that supports local families while helping to protect our environment." 

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice supports babies, children, young people and their families from across South Yorkshire. It costs £6.7 million each year to keep the hospice running, with only 17% of this funding provided by government sources. The remaining funding is raised through the generosity of local people, businesses and community campaigns such as Recycle Your Christmas Tree. 

Heidi Hawkins, Chief Executive of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the incredible support shown by our local community and businesses once again this year. Recycle Your Christmas Tree is a long-standing campaign with an equally long-standing sponsor in Beatson Clark and it continues to grow year on year.

"With the support of organisations such as E.ON and A&A Recycling, people can be assured that they are not only helping families who desperately need our care at the most difficult times imaginable, but also supporting an initiative where 100% of trees are recycled and put back into the community.

"This is a truly cyclical campaign that benefits local families, the environment and the wider community. We want to say a huge thank you to all of our corporate partners, volunteers and everyone who chose to recycle their tree with Bluebell Wood this year. You have done something truly amazing.” 

For more information about Bluebell Wood events and fundraising opportunities, visit www.bluebellwood.org.