FANTASTIC FUNDRAISERS

Yash has been a fantastic fundraiser for the Centre for two years with creative ideas to help people escaping homelessness.

By Yash

“My brother and I love baking and cooking. We did online cooking classes for our friends to raise money for the Centre. They liked our recipes so we wrote a cookbook and sell it for donations to the Centre.

“I wanted the children at the Centre to have Christmas presents and Easter eggs like I do. At Christmas I spent my Christmas money on presents for them and at Easter I donated my chocolate for children that don’t have any. I planned an Easter egg hunt because I wanted the children at the Centre to think the Easter bunny had visited them!

“I also asked my school to spread the word in their newsletter and at assembly for everyone to bring in supplies to the Centre’s food bank.

“I chose the Cardinal Hume Centre because it is near me and they are doing an amazing job to change people’s lives from being homeless to having a lovely home to stay in. I think everyone should be treated equally whatever their background. My advice to people thinking about fundraising is go for it! You feel amazing Above: Yash, one of our fantastic fundraisers.

and one small donation could change someone’s life forever. Just like Tesco says ‘every little helps!’”

MILE-OMETER

460 MILES

Visit big4000.org.uk to find out more and get involved.

THE BIG 4000

Many refugees like Mohsen (page six) will travel over 4000 miles to reach safety. So we’ve launched The Big 4000. Individuals, workplaces and community groups are taking on challenges to add miles to our mile-ometer.

So far we’ve had sponsored boat races, school sports days and pilgrimages added to our totaliser! Whatever the distance and whatever the challenge the funds you raise will ensure young people like Mohsen get the support they need to thrive.

SPONSORED WALK

Right: Woldingham School Chaplaincy.

Total money raised: £617

CHRISTMAS & EASTER ACTIVITIES

Left: Parent Association at Westminster Under School put on a Christmas Fair as well as funding a trip to Legoland for children who use the Centre.

COLLECTING ESSENTIALS

Below: St Mary’s Catholic School, Bishop’s Stortford collection of food and nappies for Christmas.

Thank you everyone!

CONFIRMATION GROUP

Right: St Mary’s confirmation group did their sponsored pilgrimage from Hampstead to Westminster Cathedral. Total money raised: £400

WOW

Left: Westminster Under School presenting a £10,000 cheque to the Centre.

Total money raised: £10,000

If you’re interested in fundraising or having someone from the Centre visit your school or community group, get in touch with us on: supporters@cardinal humecentre.org.uk