Although Christmas is a time of joy for many, statistics show that police callouts for incidents of domestic abuse and calls to domestic abuse hotlines increase throughout the festive period.

That’s why Howard Civil Engineering has donated a total of £400 in cash and warm pyjamas to Wearside Women in Need, a wonderful charity based in Sunderland that operates refuge and outreach services, supporting women and children fleeing domestic abuse.

In addition to a £250 cheque, Howard Civil Engineering also donated several sets of women’s and children’s pyjamas for the charity to provide to its service users throughout the year!

We hope this donation helps to brighten the Christmases of the women and children in refuges this winter.

Throughout December, Howard Civil Engineering is spreading festive cheer by donating £5,000 to a variety of charities and community groups across the north of England! We have chosen 12 different causes to help this festive period and we will be documenting these throughout the month using the hashtag #12DaysOfHCE.