Christchurch Community Partnership (CCP) was one of the beneficiaries of the 2021 Christchurch Rotary Club’s Christmas collection.
Through the generous support of the local community, the club raised ÂŁ650 which was donated to Rev. Sandra Prudom – who is the CEO of CCP – by the Rotary club’s president Marianne Abley on the 24th January.
Marianne explained why Christchurch Rotary supports the Community Partnership as well as what CCP do.
She said “Christchurch Community Partnership is a wonderful local charity working closely with other organisations in the borough on issues such as homelessness, domestic violence and social isolation.
“We in Rotary are especially keen to help the less fortunate in our community.”
Every year alongside its normal fundraising, Channel Rotary organises a Winter Appeal to help people that are in need over the winter months.
We in Rotary are especially keen to help the less fortunate in our community.”
This is a simple fundraiser on social media with a Just Giving page where the people who receive the ÂŁ250 DHSS Winter Fuel Payment may donate some of the money.
This year Channel Rotary have been able to donate ÂŁ1,000 to Age UK – South Kent Coast, the Folkestone Winter Shelter and the Folkestone Rainbow Centre.
The donations have helped with the purchase of medication, shopping and hot meals for the elderly as well as multiple homeless people with clothes and food.
Channel Rotary Winter Appeal poster
Bill Flavell who is the Chair of Age UK South Kent Coast is extremely grateful for the donation and support they were given by Rotary.
“This donation has enabled the Charity to provide Christmas cheer and support to a good number of people whilst also giving a small gift to all the staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to keep clients safe and healthy.”
Borderland Rotary has been one of few Rotary Clubs to celebrate Burns Night the traditional Scottish way.
The club welcomed piper Andy Young as he first piped a welcome to the festivities and then paraded around the room. A merry time was had by all, poems have been recited and haggis toasted to.
It’s now time to get back to work on the club projects after the disruption of the last two years.”
Borderland Rotary President, Cathy Osselton said “I’d forgotten how loud bagpipes are when played indoors but it made for a great evening.
Piper Andy Young together with Harry Richardson, Cathy Osselton and Paul Dalton.
“It’s now time to get back to work on the club projects after the disruption of the last two years.”
Wylde Green Rotary Club has been delighted to help and support the Square Peg Foundation with a further donation of ÂŁ1,000.
Square Peg Foundation is a small charity, based in Boldmere. It provides services to those with autism, as well as supporting their families and siblings. The donation will go towards the new sensory room that has been built.
John Baden, President, Wylde Green Rotary Club and Sharon Needham, Square Peg’s Chairman of Trustees.
Wylde Green Rotary President, John Baden is delighted with the work that has been completed and what is planned for the future.
“I am most impressed with what has been achieved in just a few years at Square Peg’s base in Gate Lane, Boldmere with the passion and drive being shown by the staff and Trustees”.
