Charities for 2009/10
- Yateley Industries
- a local organisation responsible for providing training and rehabilitation to local disabled residents, enabling them where possible to enter mainstream employment. For those with disabilities too severe, Yateley Industries can still provide support through its residentail care and life skill training and enjoy the social events it organises. More information can be found at www.YateleyIndustries.co.uk
- Revive and Thrive
- based at Mytchett Baptist Chapel, the charity aims to encourage people in a number of developing countries to be reliant on themselves rather than aid. It sends out donated equipment, which it refurbishes and smaller items, including fabric and other sewing supplies. These supplies enable people who otherwise could not afford the tools, to work and support their families. The charity can be contacted on 01276 692036 and are looking for all sorts of equipment, not just sewing equipment:
What you can donate
- Drill bits, and tools for carpenters, metalworkers, car mechanics, engineers and builders, educational materials such as books, computer paper, stationery, wallcharts and friezes, musical instruments, handturn sewing machines converted to electricity, knitted garments, boxed and complete knitting machines, knickers, solid rubber balls, watches, socks, torches, cameras and mobile phones.
No, thank you
- Anything that is badly rusted, Surform planes and files, computers, footoperated and modern sewing machines, gardening tools, typewriters and decorating tools.
I think the idea here is that members will bring along fabric etc that they wish to donate to the monthly meetings.
- Ticehurst House
- Ticehurst is a Local Authority Home for older people which was purpose built in 1976 on the outskirts of Aldershot. Initially accommodation was provided for physically frail older people but in 2005 the registration was changed and now Ticehurst is home for older people who have a diagnosis of dementia.
At Ticehurst we offer a wide range of individual care. Some people make Ticehurst their permanent home whilst others come for a short break only. Ticehurst provides 24-hour care and support where needed, promoting independence and providing assistance with daily living, whilst respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
Fund-raising and donations go towards providing activities and entertainments within the home incuding, art and craft, music and movement and bingo. External outings are also arranged to local places of interest, garden centres and local pubs for lunch. Money raised also provides each resident with a birthday and Christmas present.