'Tattoos for Toys' fundraiser brings festive cheer to NI kids

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Over the past two years, the gesture has raised almost £10,000 for charity

A group of tattooists from across Northern Ireland are aiming to spread some festive cheer to struggling families this Christmas with a unique big-hearted festive fundraiser.

It all started when James and his crew from the Skull And Bones Tattoo Society on North Street in the city centre organised a raffle to win a £100 tattoo voucher to spend at the studio. "The raffle ends about a week before Christmas and then the various shops use the money to buy toys so they can be distributed to struggling families in time by the local St Vincent de Paul and Samaritans branches.

 

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