A CITY centre shopping centre is bringing back its Santa's Grotto to raise funds for Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas.
For the second year in a row, St Enoch Centre has teamed up with the charity to raise donations for children in need across the city and surrounding areas.
Established in 2014, Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas provides gifts for more than 31,000 children living in relative poverty bu inviting people to become a Secret Santa and donate a gift or cash donation to ensure no child goes without.
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Last year, St Enoch's Santa Grotto raised £25,000 for the charity.
This year, the centre will be donating the full £10 ticket price for the Santa's Grotto experience to Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas.
Children visiting the grotto will get to write and post their Christmas letters before meeting Santa and receiving a small gift.
Julie Griffin, founder of Glasgow’s Spirit of Christmas, said: "Nearly a third of children in Glasgow are living in relative poverty.
"This shocking statistic is why we are delighted to be joining forces with St Enoch Centre once again to ensure that no child goes without a gift or visit from Santa this year.
"Through St Enoch Centre’s support and the donations of hundreds of generous Glasgow shoppers, we were able to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Glasgow last Christmas.
"We hope to do the same and spread some festive joy this December."
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Annmarie McClean, St Enoch Centre marketing manager, said: "Following the success of last year, we are pleased to be working with Glasgow’s Spirit of Christmas again to bring a little Christmas magic to all Glasgow households this festive season.
"Back by popular demand, our Meet Santa experience will be open from November 25 for little ones to enjoy, with 100% of sales going toward this incredible charity.
"We encourage families and carers to bring their children to visit our Santa’s Grotto, and in doing so, make Christmas that little brighter for children in need this year."
Santa's Grotto will be located on level one near VUE cinema and will be open on weekends between Saturday, November 25 and Saturday, December 23.
SEN sessions will be available on Sunday mornings.
Visits must be pre-booked online.
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