My chosen charity is the Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF).
They issue grants to a whole range of charities and groups, helping people across the county. Four of the main areas of social welfare they issue grants across are;
They issue grants to a whole range of charities and groups, helping people across the county. Four of the main areas of social welfare they issue grants across are;
· Disadvantaged children and families
· Activities and opportunities for young people
· Access to education, training and employment
· The quality of life of older people
Here are some examples of their great work...
Do it for the kids...
They made 133 grants totalling £25,813 to the Hertfordshire Children’s Fund last year. This was distributed mainly for beds for disadvantaged children and their families. If you don't like me, you can always find it in your heart to sponsor me for the kids.
Safety in numbers...
The Hertfordshire Community Foundation helped a massive 228,000 people in the county last year alone. That’s a pretty large number, and over 20% of the population. So you know a donation to them will be finding its way to a very good cause.
That’s pony...
One of the grants the HCF made last year was to the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA). They exist purely to deliver opportunities for therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities. When the Hertfordshire branch of the RDA lost one of its ponies due to ill health and old age, the Hertfordshire Community Foundation supplied a grant to help them buy a new one – thus ensuring continued enjoyment and riding opportunities for disabled people in the Welwyn/Hatfield area.
Going back to your childhood...
Going back to your childhood...
Last year they paid a £5,000 grant to help decorate / kit out a room in the style of the 50s for people with mild dementia in Welwyn Garden. I watched a programme on the Beeb a few weeks back which highlighted exactly the same thing, and it really is amazing how well it works. I'm no expert, but I do know that your long-term memory is different than your short-term memory - so for mild dementia sufferers, transporting you back to the great times you had in your childhood is a proven technique to put a smile on your face.
Do it for the kids, part 2
For example, last year the HCF donated £1,000 to the local branch of the Phoenix Group for Deaf Children. The Phoenix Group began as a voluntary group of parents and professionals in 2004 to find ways of supporting families of deaf children by developing and delivering workshops and training courses to tackle specific issues. An extremely noble cause, I’m sure you’ll agree.
To sponsor me and help the HCF... http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BenWood2
To sponsor me and help the HCF... http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BenWood2
