Swindon Rotary Club donate £5,875 to local charities

At a special meeting of the Rotary Club of Swindon North and Thamesdown, a total sum of £5,875 was presented to various local charities.

The majority of the funds were raised by means of the Club’s Christmas Santa Sleigh Collection held in December outside Asda West Swindon, Morrisons Dorcan, and the Tesco Superstore.

Representatives from Prospect Hospice, Wiltshire Treehouse, Youth Adventure Trust, Samaritans, and Swindon Carers attended the meeting to receive their cheques in person. These five charities received a combined total of £4,500. 

Sarah Bear, Wiltshire Treehouse, said: “This donation will go towards providing bereavement support groups for children and young people within Swindon & Wiltshire. When everyday life becomes a challenge, we are there to provide guidance and support in person to children and their families. We receive no statutory funding and without donations such as yours we would not be able to continue to support bereaved families. Thank you.”

Natalie Levin, The Youth Adventure Trust, said: “We are a youth development charity supporting vulnerable 11-15 year olds in this area.  A huge thank you for supporting us - your donation will help vulnerable young people from our local community build resilience, develop confidence and learn skills that will help them achieve more than they believe!"

A spokesperson for the Prospect Hospice said: “Thank you so much from everyone here at the hospice. Your support will help us continue to care for patients at the end of life and their families.”

Additionally, two representatives from MIND, Motor Neurone Disease, the North Wiltshire Association, attended the meeting. Their charity received a cheque for £875 from the fundraising quiz held in March.

Owens World Foundation was another one of the beneficiaries from the Christmas Sleigh Collection. In March the Rotary Club funded the purchase of two Bleed Control Kits costing £250 each.

A spokesperson for Owens World Foundation, Swindon, said: “Thank you. These kits ensure the immediate implementation of bleeding control measures during emergency situations. The compact and portable nature of the bleed control kit enables rapid deployment in various settings. By including these essential supplies, we significantly increase the chances of effectively managing severe bleeding until professional medical assistance arrives.”

For further information on the Rotary Club of Swindon North and Thamesdown, visit: @SwindonRotary