Bridlington's annual Big Sing was 'very successful' with carolers raising £500 for charity

The Sewerby Methodist church group during the Big Sing in the Promenades shopping centre.

The annual Bridlington Big Sing to support Christian Aid struck a chord with shoppers at the Promenades centre and raised a total of £500 just before Christmas.

Bridlington Christian Aid group joined the carol singing in the shopping centre and managed to accrue £500 for the charity.

The international development charity’s 2023 Christmas Appeal has been shining a light on stories from a region of Bangladesh where young women are working to change their futures.

Funds raised from the Bridlington event will help projects around the world, overseen by local organisations, such as a group of entrepreneurs in Bangladesh who are using new technology to revive traditional crafts such as beadwork, quilting, and making clothing to sell online.

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Carol singing organiser Janet Padwick said: “We had a very successful day carol singing with four local churches doing one hour each. We raised £475 and £25 in donations has been added, making a total of £500.”

Thanks to supporters throughout the UK, Christian Aid’s partner, Aid Comilla, has helped by providing education, equipment and funds.

Training and mentoring are available on everything from gender rights to e-commerce; funds are provided for equipment such as smartphones; and internet access points have been installed to connect this remote area to new global markets.

Visit www.christianaid.org.uk if you would like to support Christian Aid.