The SouthGate Bath shopping centre has named one of the country’s oldest charities, St John’s Foundation, as its summer charity partner.
The interactive selfie station located at SouthGate Place | Photo © SouthGate Bath
The centre will be supporting St John’s via an interactive selfie station located at SouthGate Place.
Visitors will be able to snap a picture while sat on a bench in the shape of St John’s logo beneath a floral arch, with the option to make a donation to the charity.
The charity, which was founded in 1174, has played a vital role over the past 850 years across Bath and North East Somerset, and on average, helps over 3,500 individuals every year.
St John’s supports older adults by providing housing, activities, and outreach services.
Additionally, through their Best Start in Life initiative, the charity works to ensure that every child under 12 has the chance to grow up healthy, happy, and educated.
They also offer funding support to individuals who have reached a point of crisis in their lives.
All of the funds generated from the selfie station will go towards St John’s, helping them with their work supporting disadvantaged individuals and families.
Guy Henderson, centre director at SouthGate Bath, said: “St John’s Foundation has provided a lifeline for many people across Bath and North East Somerset for generations so we’re proud to be working with them this summer to raise funds to ensure they can continue to keep doing their amazing work making positive impacts for our local community.
“We look forward to seeing visitors get involved and pose for a selfie during their visit to the centre, all in aid of a good cause.”
David Hobdey, CEO at St John’s Foundation, added: “We are thrilled to partner with SouthGate Bath as their charity partner, especially in our 850th year.
“This collaboration is a wonderful opportunity to engage the community and raise vital funds to support our mission.
“We look forward to seeing visitors take photos at the installation and contribute to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in Bath and North East Somerset.”
The announcement follows donations of over £9,000 raised by visitors throughout 2023 as part of the centre’s ongoing support for its four local charity partners – The Lily Foundation, The Nest Project, RUHX Children’s Services and Off the Record.
