Kind-hearted employees at the Port of Tilbury have made a generous donation of 136 gifts to the Changing Pathways charity, just in time for Christmas. The port has been supporting the local charity for over a decade with people from across the port buying and wrapping gifts for adults and children to open on Christmas day.

Changing Pathways has been providing support to adults and their children affected by domestic abuse in South Essex and Thurrock for over forty years. The charity provides free and confidential services for people who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced domestic abuse and other forms of inter-personal violence including stalking, harassment, ‘honour-based’ abuse and forced marriage. They focus on listening to survivors and together decide the support required to enable them to take their first step on a pathway to rebuilding their lives.

Paul Dale, Chief Operating Officer at Forth Ports (owners of the Port of Tilbury) said: “The team at the Port of Tilbury have once again shown their generosity to Changing Pathways with their gift donations. The festive season can be a tough time for a lot of people and we hope that the gifts will bring some cheer this Christmas.”