News
Well done ladies (and chaps)
Well done to the 36 ladies and two men (in drag) who took part in the ladies sponsored treesurfing event on 8th May. Thanks to your efforts we are on target to raise £4,000 from this event.
Comments we have received are 'that was fabulous', 'I really enjoyed it', 'I'll be coming back again', 'I'm glad I did it but wouldnt do it again', 'if I had known what I had to do, I dont know if I would have signed up to do it', 'never again'!! So, if you like a challenge, visit the Treesurfing Centre at Gulworthy.
Many thanks to all who took part and to Kate and the staff at the Centre at Gulworthy
19 May 2010
We have reached £50,000!!!!
We are very pleased to announce that today we have reached the £50,000 mark. It has taken us three an a half years to reach this point and our grateful thanks are extended to anyone who has helped in anyway over the past three and a half years and supported our appeal.
We are now in talks with Derriford Hospital who have put a proposal to us on what to spend the money on. We hope that very soon we will have some news for you.
We are continuing to fund raise. Take a look at our events page and see what we have coming up.
25 March 2010
Wanted - books, dvd's, GOOD quality bric-a-brac
Throughout the summer months members of The George Appeal visit Car Boot Sales and sell items that have been donated to the charity. This ensures a regular income for the Charity.
If you have any GOOD QUALITY books, dvd's, shoes, bric-a-brac, jewellery, household items that you would like to donate please give us a call or send an email. We are able to pick up from your house depending on distance.
We must stress that all items MUST be GOOD QUALITY or we will be unable to take them off your hands
Thank you for your support.
28 January 2010
Cancellation of 'Summer Bash'
It is with regret that the Trustees have to announce that they have had to cancel the proposed Summer Bash to celebrate the charity's third birthday planned for Saturday 8th August. Despite much publicity, little to no interest has been shown in this event.
08 July 2009
Another milestone reached
The trustees are delighted to announce that the appeal has reached £40,000. We have received a generous donation from Western Power Distribution totalling £1,000. This is in recognition of the hard work and commitment show in raising £39,000 in the 2 years and 8 months that the chairity has been up and running.
The Trustees would like to thank Western Power for their support and also take this opportunity of thanking everyone, individuals, groups, organisations who have supported us since the onset of the appeal and we look forward to your continued support to enable us to reach our goal.
20 March 2009
Cancellation of collection of milk bottle tops
Milk bottle top collection
The trustees are very disappointed to report that they have had to stop the collection of milk bottle tops for recycling. Companies that were initially contacted with a view to take the tops for recycling are no longer able to help us. It appears that the trustees were fed conflicting information regarding the recycling of these tops. Over a ton of tops have been collected and the trustees are very grateful for the support of everyone, schools, businesses, individuals, groups etc. who have collected the tops on their behalf. One firm has kindly agreed to take the tops off our hands and for this we are very grateful.
15 September 2008
Charity Abseil off Derriford Hospital
The charity abseil off Deriford Hospital held on Saturday 13th September 2008 raised in excess of £4,215.00. The trustees would like to express their thanks to the 39 abseilers who raised this sum of money for the appeal and to all those who sponsored them.
15 September 2008
Shopping on-line can raise money for our appeal
Many people shop on-line and by shopping on line you can raise money for our appeal at no extra cost to yourself. By visiting easyfundraising.org.uk you can choose from 500 shops to do your shopping and place your order. Each shop on this website offers a percentage of your sale to be donated to your chosen charity. Its quick and easy to use. You will need to register as a customer and nominate your chosen charity. Once this is completed you carry on shopping as normal.
Please take a few minutes to visit this website and help us reach our goal.
Thank you.
12 July 2008