Traitors star helps with ShelterBox Lent appeal

Cornwall charity ShelterBox has teamed up with Cornwall Traitors star Reverend Lisa Coupland to launch its annual Tent for Lent appeal.

The disaster relief charity has asked people to help families who have lost their homes in earthquakes, storms, and conflict.

Last year, volunteers raised more than £17,000 by giving up luxuries like beds, coffee, and social media.

Ms Coupland, who appeared in the BBC One show The Traitors earlier this year, said Tent for Lent provided "vital shelter for families".

She said: "During Lent, together with your church, your school, community, or by yourself, you can raise funds for emergency shelter or crucial items like thermal blankets, family tents, or solar lights.

"It's easy to start your fundraiser; host a Lent lunch, run a collection, do a sleepout, give up chocolate, swearing, or do a digital detox, it's totally up to you."

Louisa Arnold, community fundraising officer at ShelterBox, said Lent was the "perfect time to pause, reflect and give back".

She said: "What I love most about our Tent for Lent appeal is seeing the incredible creativity and dedication of our supporters each year.

"We're always so humbled by every one of our supporters who gives up their time so we can continue to reach families in need of adequate shelter."

The charity said it was currently supporting people affected by conflict in places like Gaza, Burkina Faso and Cameroon, as well as responding to extreme weather in Ethiopia and Somalia.

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