Our chosen charities for this Rotary year are:
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About First Days Children’s Charity
What do we do?
We support families who are experiencing financial hardship. We offer emotional, practical and specialist support via our Family Support Team. We also help families access the support they need from other organisations, and we distribute essential items via our Baby Bank, School Uniform Centre and Safe Place to Sleep project. The immediate support we give to families via the distribution of essential items is the first building block in longer term support to help families in other areas of their lives. By helping parents in their moment of crisis, like 'my son has lost his school shoes and I can't afford to replace them!', we alleviate the immediate crisis and then can work with families to see if there is more support out there for them, so they never need to make that phone call again!
Why do we do it?
We believe that every child deserves the same start in life and that parents might need some help accessing the support, tools and skills they need to give their children the best life possible.
Evidence from the Child Poverty Action Group shows that when children, in both their early years and at school, feel that they are equal to their peers they achieve more, do better in exams and can get better jobs.
But, mostly, we believe that there are times in most parent's lives when they need some extra support in one way or another, and we want to be there to provide that support so children in our community are safe at home, confident at school and have fun.
How do we do it?
Our Family Support team is dedicated to supporting families. Families can contact us directly for support with accessing our projects and services, emotional and practical support and signposting and advocacy to other support services.
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Berkshire Music Trust is a registered charity first established in 1982 to support music education for children across Berkshire. We raise funds to further our cause of supporting everyone to have access to music education regardless of their background, to unlock their potential and create a fairer society.
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Rotary Club of Winnersh and Binfield: Empowering the Local Community
The Rotary Club of Winnersh and Binfield has been a beacon of hope and support for the local community since its inception. Our dedicated members work tirelessly to raise funds for various local causes and initiatives, making a tangible impact on the lives of our neighbours.
Through a myriad of events such as a presence at charity fayres, sponsored walks, and community festivals, we gather resources to support disadvantaged individuals within our local and wider community. We take pride in fostering a sense of solidarity and togetherness within our community, amplifying its strengths, and addressing its needs.
Our fundraising efforts have enabled us to provide essential support to local youth programs and charities as well as taking part in initiatives that help protect the environment.
At the core of our mission lies a deep-rooted commitment to enhancing the well-being of our community, to enjoying a sense of fellowship and to having fun. We recognize the power of collective action and continue to forge partnerships that amplify our impact. Together, we strive to build a more inclusive, resilient, and vibrant community for all.
Join us in our journey to make a difference. Together, we can uplift and empower our local community, one act of kindness at a time…
