Holiday hygiene crisis looms for low-income families during school holidays warns charity

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Charity Beauty Banks Launches ‘STAY FRESH’ SUMMER APPEAL to tackle Hygiene Poverty crisis During the school holidays
Charity Beauty Banks Launches ‘STAY FRESH’ SUMMER APPEAL to tackle Hygiene Poverty crisis During the school holidays

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