Community police officer has head shaved as part of Dunstable mayor’s charity coffee morning
A Police Community Support Officer from Luton has shaved his head for charity as part of a coffee morning organised by Dunstable Mayor Sally Kimondo.
PCSO Daniel McHugh, known affectionately as Danny, who was named as Bedfordshire Police’s PCSO of the Year in 2024, completed the headshave in aid of the CHUMS charity and the Dunstable branch of the Hospice at Home Volunteers.
The coffee morning, held on April 10, raised £1,800 on the day, with a final total yet to be calculated.
Cllr Kimondo has known PC McHugh for six years through community group Luton, Dunstable and Surrounding Kenyan Forum, and thanked him for shaving his head on the day in support of her chosen charities.
“I had the honour of being the first to take the clippers to his hair, which is a moment I won’t forget!” she reflected.
Cllr Kimondo thanked attendees who gave generously to the raffle, while she added that the African snacks she introduced - samosas and mandazi - proved particularly popular.
“Words can hardly express how grateful I am for everyone who made my recent mayoral coffee morning such a heartwarming success!” she said.
“The atmosphere was filled with laughter and fun, and while I don't have the exact amount we raised yet due to continued donations from those who couldn’t be there, we managed to collect over £1,800 on the day.”
The CHUMS charity supports young people with mental health challenges, while Cllr Kimondo’s other chosen charity Hospice at Home Volunteers supports families affected by terminal illnesses.