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By Fidelma Meehan , Community Fundraising Manager , Save the Children
SAVE THE CHILDREN ’ S CENTENARY YEAR
Find out how you can make a difference and join the Wiltshire 100 .
I ’ m your regional Community Fundraising Manager for Save the Children . I ’ m based in Swindon and have lived here for 20 years . I ’ m proud to be in a place with such an amazing community spirit and can-do attitude . It ’ s a privilege to work alongside a team of passionate people who fight every day for children in the UK and around the world , campaigning for change and raising much-needed funds .
Save the Children is turning 100 next year and you ’ re invited to be part of something special ! It ’ s called the Wiltshire 100 . It couldn ’ t be easier to join . Just contact me to sign up and commit your company to raising £ 100 for Save the Children in 2019 . Jointly , we ’ re aiming to raise £ 10,000 across the county . Your support could help bring essential healthcare , education , protection and food to millions of children around the world who are missing out on these basics . It could help us reach children who have been forgotten , simply because they were born in a remote village , because they ’ re girls or refugees , have a disability or are from a minority group . Together we can help them build a better future where they , like our own children , can make their mark on the world .
Partnering with us can bring real benefits to your business , too . You can boost engagement , raise staff morale , and enhance your profile in Swindon and across Wiltshire .
I hope you ’ ll jump at this unique opportunity to join the Wiltshire 100 and help us mark our centenary year .
In the meantime , my team has already got woolly jumpers and warm feelings on the brain ! That ’ s because Save the Children ’ s Christmas Jumper Day is fast approaching . I urge you to join in the festive fun on Friday December 14 and sign up for Christmas Jumper Day at www . christmasjumperday . org . We ’ ll send you loads of exciting ideas to get staff and customers into their festive woollies . Last year I joined the breakfast team at BBC Wiltshire to launch Christmas Jumper Day and they spoke to businesses , individuals and organisations throughout the morning who were taking part . This year , there will be a prize and lots of media coverage for the company with the biggest and boldest Christmas Jumper Day event . So , let ’ s make Friday December 14 the biggest , woolliest most generous day of the year Wiltshire ! For more information contact Fidelma on : F . Meehan @ savethechildren . org . uk or call 07826 671 544 .
Fidelma Meehan ( centre ) with BBC Wilts Breakfast team launching Christmas Jumper Day last year .
Fancy a night under the stars ? Sleep out in aid of Swindon ’ s homeless
Threshold housing link , Swindon ’ s homelessness charity is looking for teams to take part in their annual sponsored sleep out on Friday December 7 2018 .
The sponsored sleep out will take place at Immanuel URC Church , Upham Road , Swindon and will give participants the chance to : - Experience ‘ actually ’ how it is to be rough sleeping - Gain a real experience of what it ’ s like to be homeless , but with the safety and security of friends and colleagues ( and without the extreme exposure and vulnerability )
- Overcome fears , push your personal boundaries and set yourself a personal challenge
- Really empathise and understand from direct experience
- Create social impact that directly benefits homeless people in Swindon
- Be part of supporting excellence in human outreach and support Michael Keenan from Threshold said : “ We want to make it the biggest solidarity event of the year and would love your help .
Team building becomes more effective when team contributors are taken beyond their comfort zone and overcome a difficult challenge together . When people mobilise around the causes they care about , it builds a safe and supportive community .
“ Sponsorship funds go directly to front line services to prevent homelessness in Swindon .” The monies raised from the event will fund :
• Food provision
• Bedding , blankets and sleeping bags
• Survival packs ( personal toiletries , utensils , torches , wet wipes , nonperishable food , warm , clothes ; gloves , beanies , socks , etc .)
• Day centre ; provide homeless people with hot drinks and sandwiches .
For more information email adminthreshold @ thl . org . uk or call 01793 524661 or visit : www . thl . org . uk
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