MORE than one hundred Father’s Day toiletry packs were given to youth charities to help children living in poverty show their affection.

Following on from the success of their Mother’s Day pamper pack campaign, Bare Necessities, a charity started by two women from Wilmslow, has done the same thing for dads.

According to a child poverty action group, more than four million children (about 27 per cent) living in poverty in the UK will have potentially been unable to give their parents a token of their appreciation.

However, for the second year running Bare Necessities have done their bit to help by providing 140 packs for Father’s Day after putting together 175 kits for Mother’s Day.

Knutsford Guardian: One of the Father's Day packs sent out this yearOne of the Father's Day packs sent out this year

Wendy Hobson, one of the founders said: “Today, gifts and cards are a key part of how children are supposed to show their affection, but what if they can’t afford to buy them?

“This is happening on our doorstep, because whilst Cheshire benefits from some of the best schools and education in the UK, sadly there are still pockets of deprivation.

“Hygiene poverty can take away so much from both adults and children and it’s important that kids can make their dad feel special on his day.

“None of these packs could have been made up without public contributions, so thank you.

“Whilst we do get less men’s products donated, there is a need all year round, so please think of buying an extra toiletry in your weekly shop and dropping it off into our donation boxes.”

Locations for donation boxes can be found on the charity’s website - bntoiletrybank.org/box-locations