Fundraising Roundup
What a great year we have had in terms of financial support from many places!
Just before the end of 2021 we were delighted to receive a further grant of £4,000 from Berkshire Community Foundation, who have been sterling supporters of our work on several previous occasions. That was a lovely Christmas present!
Our winter raffle raised £505 and thanks to our hard working staff for organising that and to everyone who donated prizes.
The sale of CDs of 'The JK Project' raised £500 and thanks to our keen supporter, John Genge, for helping us in this novel way!
That was quickly followed by a cheque for £500 from Marsh Fuels, who are known for their support for local charities. It is great to see local businesses supporting us!
This was followed by grants from Greenham Parish Council (£700), David Wilson Homes, (£1,000), The Miss Lawrence Trust, (£2,000), the Sir Jules Thorn Trust (£2,000) and Thatcham Town Council (£2,000).
The Welsh Choir event organised by Rotary Club of Newbury was another spectacular success, with WBTC volunteers helping in the background. We were delighted that, despite covid restrictions that limited how many could attend, this event resulted in us receiving £2,000 from the Rotary organisers.
Several of the grants above were match-funded by Greenham Trust, who so far this year have added over £7,000 to our funds, continuing their longstanding support towards our work.
Then in a very short period of time we were awarded grants of £3,000 from both Get Berkshire Active and The February Foundation, £5,000 from The Childwick Trust and an amazing £10,000 from The Edward Gostling Foundation.
Voluntary contributions from our grateful clients are also a very important part of our income and we are truly grateful for those donations, some of which enable us to claim Gift Aid.
We have also been very fortunate to have received an anonymous donation of £15,000 from one supporter and a legacy from our much loved and highly respected Trustee and client, Terri Costain, who left £25,000 towards our hydrotherapy project.
Other fund raising continues and Catherine Belcher is well past the 100 mile mark in her year-long sponsored 'Row-a-thon' using our seated rower. What an effort!
Thank you to all those mentioned above and to everyone else whose donations all add up and make an important difference!