AN ACOCKS Green NSPCC volunteer became the first to lead Childhood Day collections in the region.
Jag Gill has volunteered for the children’s charity since 2022 at fundraising events and charity collections.
The 53-year-old has supported prestigious corporate fundraising evenings for the NSPCC in Birmingham, a charity event at Jaguar Land Rover and the Arthur Labinjo-Hughes memorial matches between Solihull Moors and Birmingham City Football Club.
And last month he was called on to be the first ever volunteer to lead the Childhood Day charity collection.
Supported by his partner Nina Soni and son Kishan, Jag’s team of volunteers combined with the generosity of Solihull shoppers in Mell Square managed to raise £439.50 to help children – around three times the amount raised in the same location last year.
The Jaguar Land Rover employee said: “The most important job I have ever had was to be a father to my two boys. I’ve now reached a certain age and just want to give back, and to help all those kids who don’t have a loving family and a nice upbringing.”
Amanda Synnott is the NSPCC’s community fundraising manager for the West Midlands, she said: “Jag has become the heart and soul of our NSPCC family and a local hero in Solihull.
“We can’t thank him and his family enough for all that they’ve done in helping to bring the charity to people’s attention, including our essential services such as Childline and the NSPCC Helpline.
“The money he has helped to raise over the last few years has helped guarantee vulnerable children much needed help and support. Jag really has made a difference and plays an essential role in our means to support vulnerable children and families in the region.”
