This Christmas, Procter and Gamble’s (P&G) West Thurrock site partnered with local charity “Ask Albie” to fund this year’s Christmas party for the children from the Queens Hospital based in Romford.

Every year, the Ask Albie charity arranges a festive party full of fun activities for those children currently who are being treated under for serious illnesses at Queens Hospital to attend a party full of festive activities.

Hosted at The Halfway House, this year included a visit to see Father Christmas in his grotto, real reindeer and lots of party games plus a present for every child.

Volunteers from Procter and Gamble P&G as well as TV’s celebrities from Storage Wars and The Voice attended the event on the 3rd December in Brentwood along with other volunteers all dressed up as super heroes to bring Christmas cheer to the local children.

Ask Albie is a registered charity with the sole purpose to grant wishes for children who are battling illness and life threatening conditions in Essex.

The charity believes that every child deserves a break from their illness, medication, hospitals and isolation and aims to create a treasured memory for all involved and most importantly create beaming smiles.

Rachel Clancy, Founder of Ask Albie  who set up the charity said: “We are extremely pleased to announce that Procter & Gamble were the sole sponsors for the Ask Albie Christmas Party.

"Coming together as a community is very important as, together as a team we can make a huge difference to the children and the families going through difficult times,  and helping them create a magical memory for one day which they can cherish forever.

"A big thank you to P&G from everyone at the Ask Albie Charity we really couldn't do it without you!”

P&G’s Community Matters co-ordinator, Paul Wilson, Community Matters Coordinator at P&G’s West Thurrock Site said: “At P&G we are committed to help and support local charities as part of our Community Matters programme.

"We have a longstanding history in West Thurrock of 80 years, having been based here since 1937.

"It is important that as one of the largest employers in the area that we also help make an impact in our local community.

"We were delighted to have supported the Christmas party event for the children from Queens hospital working alongside the Ask Albie Charity.”