Autumn 2013 Newsletter
Registered Charity No. 286306
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Issue 72
And the Winner is.......3H!
W
hen these words were read out at a prestigious ‘Charity
of the Year’ Awards ceremony in Tunbridge Wells in
October, there was a feeling of relief that after 35 years, 3H
had at last been recognised for the massive contribution it has
made to helping many thousands of disabled children, adults
and carers over the years to get away on a well-deserved
break. Then came the thought that it was a ‘very well done’ to
all the fabulous staff, the trustees and the volunteers who so
selflessly give up a huge amount of time in order to ensure
that 3H goes from strength to strength – even in the most
difficult times. And then, after all the congratulations, how can
we make the most of this accolade and increase donations so
that we can help more and more people?
In the area where we operate in and around West Kent, we
are now looking for large employers to become our ‘Business
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Buddies’. Ideally companies who have some connection
with disability or holidays, who will have seen the publicity
surrounding the award, and feel comfortable ‘getting into
bed’ with an established charity who carry out good works
in the community and are willing to help by way of holding
sponsored events where both their staff and clients can get
involved. And, of course, to raise funds.
Donations from the business sector have fallen
dramatically over the past five years and there is an urgent
need to get businesses back into the ‘giving’ mode, now that
many are starting to feel that the economic climate is ‘on the
up’. Are you that someone, or do you know someone that will
fit the bill? If so, please get in touch.
Following on from the very successful Radio 4 Appeal
earlier in the year, where, with the help of Peter Sissons, we
raised almost three times the average total in donations. We
have had runners and cyclists doing their bit on our behalf
and we had stalls at local fetes (where the candy-floss stall
was by far and away the most popular item – not with the
parents I hasten to add!) In September, working with our
friends at Jubilee Sailing Trust we rowed alongside 60 other
teams in the infamous Dragon Boat Race at Bewl Water
Reservoir. We didn’t win but had a great bonding day and
hope to raise over £1,000! Shame about the weather!
That’s some of the good news, but of course, the effort has to
continue and we are so grateful for YOUR continued support.
With best wishes
Ed Langridge, Deputy Chairman
Please help us raise funds for free when you shop online. It will cost you nothing extra but
retailers will make a donation to us as a thank you for shopping with them.
To register online go to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/3hfund
Fundraising made easy!