Meanwhile KPMG via Help the Hospices continues to support the hospice movement in general and us in particular, through the personal involvement of Nicola Gladwell and her team. KPMG employees have just voted to support the hospice movement for a further year, up to September 2008. Just today we have received a cheque for £4703.
The money for last year’s Eldart Close Xmas Lights has just come in (£764).
The fundraising manager and other members of staff give talks to groups, companies and societies explaining the work of the hospice and the fundraising that goes to support it.
Lions Fun Day held on 30 June in Prospect Park was blighted by the weather but our charity stalls still managed over £400 of sales.
Reading’s Waterfest was relatively rain free and our long-time supporter Paul Farmer was decked out completely in yellow (with dyed hair and beard) collecting for us. During the Hospice Awareness Month of June, Paul will have collected several hundreds for us.
The new Holybrook Festival was poorly attended by the public despite wonderful weather, but the charity made contact with South Chiltern’s Lions, resulting in a donation of £500 received this week.
We are noticing that some supporters celebrating special birthdays and anniversaries with parties are asking their friends to make a donation to Duchess of Kent House Charity instead of giving a present.
A trustee and 5 friends have just completed the British 10K London Run for the charity. |
