Regional Charities
After Adoption Yorkshire
After Adoption Yorkshire is currently seeking a patron for their charity. Ideally, they are looking for someone who is reasonably well known, preferably with a link to adoption or Yorkshire (or even both!). They are not asking for a great deal of their time but it is important that they are generally supportive of their work.
They are seeking both suggestions of suitable people they could contact and practical help in getting in touch with them. They understand that many celebrities and their agents receive hundreds of similar letters from charities every year. Perhaps someone reading this might be able to help us to make a more targeted and sensitive approach? If you think that you may be help them in any way, please contact
barbara.stewart@aay.org.uk
or contact 0113 278 6487.
Bradford Cancer Daisy Appeal
Two Forward Ladies have joined forces to raise money for the
Bradford Cancer Support Daisy appeal
. 'Better for Everyone' - an outbound call centre owned by member Allison Widdup. They will be joining forces and using their professional services for the charity to help raise £1.1m for the Daisy Appeal.
Caring for Life
Caring For Life
supports homeless and vulnerable people in Leeds. Their farm holds therapeutic daytime activities including Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation, Equestrian Skills, Arts and Crafts, Literacy and Numeracy, Expressive Arts (Music and Drama), Catering Academy,Woodwork, Film and Media. They also provide support to 120 people in their own accommodation throughout Leeds and have 2 supported homes for 8 men and 8 women. In 2005, HRH The Countess of Wessex became their Patron hosted a fundraising banquet.
Daisy Appeal
The
Daisy Appeal
was launched in 2002 to raise funds to build the Hull and East Yorkshire Medical Research and Training Centre in the grounds of Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, East Yorks. The centre will hold clinical research trials into two of the region's biggest killers - heart disease and cancer. You can donate money or prizes, oganising events/raffles, buy stone in the founders wall area, or fund a piece of equipment. Please contact the appeals director
Pauline Speed.
Leeds Community Foundation
The
Leeds Community Foundation
is an independent, non-profit organisation. Their aim is to improve the quality of life of local people, by encouraging local giving. For more information, ring 0113 2422426.
Saint Michael's Hospice
Saint Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate, is preparing to launch its new Guild of Patrons at Rudding Park Harrogate on Thursday 15 May. The Guild of Patrons is a select group of businesses publicly committed to making sure the patients of tomorrow have a choice of quality end of life care.
By becoming a member of the Guild of Patrons businesses have an exclusive opportunity to demonstrate corporate social responsibility while also enhancing marketing, communications and company profile and building staff motivation.
Interested parties are welcome to attend the launch of the Guild at Rudding Park, Harrogate, on Thursday May 15 2008. The event is to be hosted by Yorkshire business personality Sir Graham Hall – Chairman of Leeds Bradford International Airport, former CEO of Yorkshire Electricity Group plc, Inaugural Yorkshire Forward Chairman and past non-executive Director of the Bank of England.For further information about the Guild or to secure tickets to the launch, please contact Christine Norton at Saint Michael’s on 01423 879 687.
St Michael's is also holding a charity ball on Friday 6th June at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate. There will be a champagne reception with music from Swing Time Jazz, a sumptuous dinner, an auction and casino, and dancing to popular local band The NightJars. The Ball takes place every 2 years, and raises more than £30,000 towards patient care.Tickets are £70 from Lucy Gill –
lgill@saintmichaelshospice.org
Sheffield Hatters Women's Basketball
The club was formed in the mid-sixties by senior coach Betty Codona OBE. They dominate the women's game and are officially the 'Most successful club in English women's team sport. Each year the running costs are around £25,000 - this includes court fees, officials fees, travel etc. They have qualified for the Women's European Basketball Cup in the 2007-8 season. For British teams, this is a huge step up as basketball on the continent enjoys a much higher profile. The cost is in excess of £20,000 to compete in the group stages and the team is looking for extra support. Four of our seniors are currently training with senior GB squad, with two in the GB under-20 squad. With a view to London 2012, these are potential Olympic Athletes - girls who need to compete at the highest level. Contact Suzanne Owen here.
St Matthew's Church, Chapel Allerton
It's St Matthew's Church in Chapel Allerton will be holding a summer fair on a Saturday afternoon (yet to be decided, but in July). Forward Lady Margaret Fiddes is putting the stalls together and is inviting other members who produce goods and who would like a stall, to contact her. There will be 8-10 stalls at £12 each. Contact Margaret direct on Tel: 0113 235 0198
Mob: 07717761427 E-mail:
Margaret@readyplanted.com
Wheatfield Hospice
The search is on for inspirational Yorkshire women to be honoured at the
2008 Women of Achievement Awards
. The event will take place on 27th June at the Saviles Hall at The Royal Armouries International.
This wonderful event raises money for Sue Ryder Care Wheatfields Hospice and is now in its 22
nd
year. If you have any queries, please contact Rosemary M Sheen, area fundraising manager on 0113 2787249.
Women and Children's Holiday Centre
This charitable co-operative has made a difference to the lives of thousands of women & children providing affordable holiday accommodation for women & children on low incomes living in Leeds. Charges are from £7 to £20 a night including meals. The house offers a safe and friendly environment where women can relax, make connections and feel supported. Guests can also come for walking holidays, short breaks, paying at the higher rate. If you would like to become a supporter, by setting up a standing order, or organizing fundraising events you can contact us via the website:
http://www.hortonnwhc.org.uk/
or by calling 01729 860207 and speaking to Catriona or Katy.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Volunteers are required for people to get their hands dirty on nature reserves, help with environmental education groups, volunteer at events and assist with administration. The spring and summer months are the surveying season and the charity is looking to recruit and train enthusiasts to help us monitor and record Yorkshire's changing wildlife.
http://www.yorkshire-wildlife-trust.org.uk/