Liverpool ECHO Wish campaign 2014

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WISH Cash for your community Friends of Grange Hill � Friends of Grange Hill was formed to reverse the effects on Grange Hill (West Kirby) of many years neglect, and help to bring the local community together. Our first task is to restore the War Memorial, remembrance gardens and the footpath to enable our veterans, the disabled and elderly safe and dignified access. This is not currently possible. We collected 8,336 tokens We will receive £68.69

Heaven Sent (Kirkby Christian Fellowship) � Heaven Sent is a free live nativity organised by Kirkby Christian Fellowship. It’s open to schools on the Friday and the public on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December. People are invited to step back in time and experience what Bethlehem would have been like at the time when Jesus was born. Meet some of the people who live in Bethlehem - and of course the special baby! Funds received through Wish would help towards the cost of the annual event including hire of animals, costs of costumes, props and building materials. We collected 38,648 tokens We will receive £318.49

Guardians and Angels � Guardians and Angels is a free child care group situated in one of the most deprived areas in the country. The group meets weekly and provides much needed time for fellowship and interaction for children of preschool age and their parents/carers. During School holidays older children also attend. We collected 16,924 tokens We will receive £139.47

HPL Gymnastics � HPL Gymnastics is a recreational gymnastics club which trains in Peter Lloyd Sports Centre, West Derby. We have over 150 members in the club from across the city who come together each week to have fun, meet friends and take part in a sport that is beneficial for their health. We collected 54,756 tokens We will receive £451.23

Heswall Disabled Children’s Holiday � We host a completely free week-long, highly entertaining summer camp each August for up to 30 boys aged 9-15 years from North West England who have physical disabilities. We also provide financial assistance to the families of children with disabilities for whom our camp is not suitable. We collected 16,143 tokens We will receive £133.03

JETs Centre � JET’s is based in Waterloo, a residential area of Sefton, situated in the constituency of Church Ward. JET’s is a community registered charity and childcare provider. We operate all year round for children aged between 2 to 11 years, offering our service for all the local community, parents/ carers wishing to work/study or for respite. We collected 9,882 tokens We will receive £81.43

Involve North West � We are one of the remaining advice centres open every day in Wirral providing advice on benefit and debt issues for those primarily struggling with illness / low incomes. We provide an employment scheme, neighbour mediation, and youth activities, encouraging and showcasing young talent such as Tomorrows Talent final in March hosted by Pete Price. We collected 4,416 tokens We will receive £36.39

Holy Trinity Youth Drama

Halton Sapphires � We are a new majorette troupe trying to give girls and boys of all ages something to entertain them, and keep them fit and off the streets, working on fun initiatives that will be of value to them. We collected 8,457 tokens We will receive £69.69

� HTYD was established 23 years ago with the aim of providing a safe and encouraging environment for our young people to develop confidence and nurture their talents through annual musical theatre productions. We collected 6,392 tokens We will receive £52.67

James Bulger Memorial Trust

Hale FC � We are a small community based football club for children under 9 years of age, which inspires kids to get active. We would use any funds received through the Wish campaign to buy football kits for the team, goals, footballs, cones etc. We collected 13,526 tokens We will receive £111.46

� We give deserving children and their families FREE holidays/ respite at The James Bulger House based at RibbyHall (near Blackpool). Inspired by the never to be forgotten Jame Bulger whose life was cruelly taken away from him. We collected 29,976 tokens We will receive £247.02

Holy Rosary Senior Citizens Club � We are a mixed group of retired people who meet every week to share friendship, companionship and laughter over a cup of tea. We have regular outings, afternoon teas and a Christmas party. Many of our members are on their own and really look forward to being able to talk to someone. We collected 15,255 tokens We will receive £125.71

Kirkby C of E Primary School

Halton Ambassadors Majorette Troupe

� Halton Ambassadors is the only majorette troupe based in the Hough Green area of Widnes. Established in July 2012 the troupe has gone from strength to strength. We are members of the Premier Dance Association and have just enjoyed our first competition season. All our members are looking forward to the 2014 season already. The Wish money would be a great contribution to help towards competition uniforms for next season. We collected 14,040 tokens We will receive £115.70

� We are a one form entry small primary school situated in the very heart of Kirkby and established in 1806. We currently lack certain facilities.We would use any funds received through the Wish campaign to help towards KS1 playground equipment. We collected 51,404 tokens We will receive £423.60

Congratulations to all the groups on our Wish List


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