Mossley funeral director launches winter coat appeal

A LOCAL funeral director is looking for your help to make a difference to homeless and vulnerable people.

For the second successive year, Anthony Barton has launched an appeal for donations of warm winter coats.

Last year, Anthony’s ‘Got Your Back’ appeal proved a great success, with around 60 coats collected in total.

With the cold weather we’ve been experiencing lately in mind, the father-of-five wanted to bring back the appeal.

Anthony told The Correspondent: “I am asking for anyone who could be so kind to donate warm winter coats for both adults and children. The coats will make a real difference to the homeless and vulnerable.

“All that I ask is that the coats are in good condition, and clean with a functioning zip. People’s generosity can help keep those experiencing homelessness warm.”

Coats can be dropped off at Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Service, based at 63 Stamford Street in Mossley – facing Mossley Fire Station.

Any donated coats will be sent to the organisation ‘Street Treats’ – a group of volunteers, based in Tameside and run by Daryl Pollitt, who were established in 2013 and help to keep homeless people fed and clothed.

It’s the latest in a string of initiatives that Anthony has organised to support the local community – from putting on seasonal hunts for children to have some fun, to setting up a ‘Letters to Heaven’ postbox to help bereaved people process their grief.

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