As a Church we have committed ourselves to setting aside a significant sum of money every year to support the work of Christian and other charities. This year we will give 20% of our budgeted income for this purpose. Major
awards (ca £4000) are made for a period of 3 years. Minor awards (ca £2000) are
for one year only.
At the meeting in September
2011 the PCC voted to make awards to the following charities in
the next financial year (2012): |
New Major Award for 2012
CMS Africa
Mission partners in West Nile. Rev Allan works with local pastors and church teachers to write and distribute preaching material. Dr Anne Lacey teaches in the School of Nursing and is helping establish local health centres.
We began supporting the Laceys last year. They have visited us while on leave and have been sending updates on their work. David hopes our links will strengthen and some people may go out to visit them.
Local Champion: David Williams
Website: www.cms-uk.org
Reg. No. 1131655
Continuing Major
Awards
FOCUS - Families of Children United Support (granted in 2011)
Provides family and parenting support to some of our most vulnerable local residents living at Saunderton Lodge. Employs 2 project workers providing personal visits and running groups to discuss child care and teach new skills. 39 families received support last year. Most funding comes from WDC and this is likely to be cut, making all grants vital for the work to continue.
Local Champion: Denys Williams ( Chairman of FOCUS).
Reg. No. 1122041
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The Children's Society (granted in 2010) |
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Members of our Church are involved with the local Children's Society Committee and support their work in many ways, through their fund-raising events. The local branch of the Children's Society holds an annual Christingle Service at St Mary's Church. Visit the Children's Society on-line at
Website: www.the-childrens-society.org.uk |
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Minor Awards :
Minor awards for one year have been awarded to the following charities:
Medicines for Muheza
Supports Teule Hospital in Muheza,Tanzania, an Anglican run district hospital. This is a centre of excellence providing for the medical and training needs of the region. There is a high incidence of HIV and the hospital has a dedicated hospice attached. Currently they are focusing on malaria prevention work and HibC vaccination. Former parishioner, Dr Elizabeth Hill works there and we have continued the link. It is one of the UK Anglican Mission charities.
Local Champion: Debby Cadwallader
Reg. No. 288061
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Hamlin Fistula UK |
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This charity supports the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia and its outreach program. This was all begun by a dedicated missionary couple, Drs Reg and Catherine Hamlin. Now widowed and aged 87, Catherine still works at the hospital and as a fundraiser. Women travel for days to reach these hospitals which offer curative surgery for incontinence which results from obstructed labour. Without this they are lifelong outcasts from their communities. Maternity nurse training to prevent this problem is also a major part of their work.
Local Champion: Kaye Lillycrop
Website: www.hamlinfistulauk.org
Reg. No. 257741
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ROPE (Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere) |
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Christian charity based in Great Missenden which operates worldwide, particularly Africa and Asia. They support local organisations with small grants for specific projects such as cataract operations (Kenya),flood relief shelters (Pakistan) and employment skills for HIV affected women (Congo). The Chief Executive, Graham Fairbairn, is an Anglican priest and has spoken at our services.
Local Champion: Philip Derbyshire.
Website: www.rope.org.uk
Reg. No. 1069608
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Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care |
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IRGH offers specialist hospice care at home and in day hospice in the Chilterns area of Bucks and Dacorum, St Albans and Harpenden districts of Herts. Its close links with the Grove House Day Hospice led to the merger of the two charities in April 2011.The service includes 24/7 on-call hospice care in patients’ homes and support for all the family following diagnosis, during the illness and after bereavement or remission. The service is free but only 10% of running costs are statutorily funded.
Local Champion: Hilary Derbyshire.
Website: www.irgh.org.uk
Reg. No. 1140386
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Mercy Ships |
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International Christian Charity which provides free surgery and medical care from highly qualified volunteers on board converted liners which visit over 150 ports in developing nations plus community projects and training in partnership with local people. These include water, sanitation, education and primary health care. The Braziers are active fundraisers and supporters who have spoken at over 200 events and churches to publicize this charity.
Local Champion: Ken and June Brazier
Website: www.mercyships.org.uk
Reg. No. 1053055 |
ABCD - Action around Bethlehem Children with Disability
ABCD is dedicated to improving the quality of life of children and young adults who suffer from physical, mental and psychological disabilities in the Greater Bethlehem Area of the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.
ABCD works through Palestinian partners, The Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) based in Beit Jala, Bethlehem University in Bethlehem and The Sheepfold in Beit Sahour.
Local Champion: Gladys Page
Website: www.abcdbethlehem.org
Reg.No. 1097623
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