Money handed in at Leeds Festival and not claimed is set to benefit a local charity working with asylum seekers and refugees.
The Lost Property team, part of the Festival Angels, were left with cash which was not claimed by its owners. This money is part of a donation to Meeting Point, a project based at Christ Church working with asylum seekers and refugees in Upper Armley, Leeds.
Nic Sheppard, one of the Lost Property managers, says, "Last year the Lost Property team managed to return over 500 items to their owners. Unclaimed items go to local charity shops or are recycled.
"For a few days each year the Leeds Festival campsite can look like a refugee centre and many festival goers struggle to cope without home comforts. So it seemed appropriate that this year any unclaimed cash would go towards helping those for whom every day is a struggle.”
Emma Crossley, Manager of Meeting Point, says, "We are very grateful to Festival Angels for their donation. We work hard to support some of the most marginalised families and individuals living in our community, who struggle with day-to-day living. This money will ensure we can continue to provide much-needed support at our drop-in for those who need our help."
Festival Angels will run again at Leeds Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend with teams providing lost property, a prayer café and detached work offering support to all across the festival site.
Photo: Nic Sheppard from Festival Angels with Emma Crossley, Meeting Point
Festival Angel Contact: Nic Sheppard 01937 585440
Meeting Point Contact: Emma Crossley 0113 2796700