Summer 2024 is a fading memory, but many will remember the great day we all had at the Food and Drink Festival at the end of June. When all the bills were paid, and the final numbers had been 'crunched' we were able to bank almost £5000 to be distributed to local charities. So what happened to that money?
In previous years we have selected a 'Charity of the Year' but for the current Rotary year we have chosen 12 good causes with a local connection to be 'Charities of the Month'. Each has received a cheque for £400 and, as well as promoting them at our fundraising events throughout the year you will be seeing them featured on our social media sites until June 2025.
The good causes are:
~The Magdalene Group, a sexual violence and harassment charity advocating for the most marginalised women in society
~East Anglian Car Ambulance, which provides advanced critical care by air or road to the most seriously ill and critically injured in East Anglia
~YANA (You Are Not Alone), a charity for agricultural or rural business staff with mental health issues, stress, or depression
~Norfolk Knights, the home for exciting opportunities in wheelchair rugby
~MNDA funds research and provides practical care and support for families affected by motor neurone disease
~Teenage Cancer Trust gives every young person facing cancer the best care and support
~Finbar’s Force fights childhood cancer in Norfolk and supports families affected by it
~EACH (East Anglian Children’s Hospice) ensures the best possible quality of life for their children
~Nelson’s Journey supports children and young people in Norfolk who have experienced the death of a significant person
~Poppy’s Pantry provides invaluable work opportunities for people with disabilities or disadvantages
~Wymondham Scouts and Guides, the outdoor children’s scout group whose grant will allow them more camping equipment
~Wymondham Primary Schools, whose grant will buy the children more books for their libraries
Other fundraising this year will support additional charities including Star Throwers and the Community Outreach Project Christmas appeal both of whom have recently received a grant. If you would like to suggest a charity or good cause that we could considering supporting in the future then do get in touch through our Facebook page or by emailing wymrsg@gmail.com. And of course, if you would like to join us in our fundraising, we would be delighted to hear from you.