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Our History of Giving
2009/2010
East Berkshire and South Bucks Women's Aid £2500
One-time grant to purchase ‘necessities of life' items (such as food, household goods, school uniforms) for refuge family members who have had to flee their homes, and to purchase household items for the refuge to make the families' stays as comfortable as possible.
Windsor Ascot Maidenhead District Sports Association for the Disabled (WAMSAD) £2500
One-time grant to contribute to their ‘Sports Budget'. The funds used to purchase special sports equipment for the disabled, and help fund special training courses and competition fees for their disabled athletes.
Sebastian's Action Trust £10,000
Grant to support the construction of the outdoor playground for the charity's new holiday home.
Total: £15,000
2008/2009
AGE Concern Spelthorne: £2000
One-time donation to fund the cost of transport for frail elderly to attend adult day program for seniors. Seniors are currently expected to pay for the service or use public transportation, both options currently significantly inhibit participation.
Quest £2300
One-time donation to fund the cost of "Jake" for one year. This donation provides Quest with the exclusive use of the horse for their Riding for the Disabled Program.
Sebastian's Action Trust: £10,000 (includes all fundraising monies: £7325.00)
Total: £14,300
2007/2008
Sebastian's Action Trust: £5496.86
White Lodge: £5410.85
Total: £10,907.71
2006/2007
White Lodge: £6,332 for outdoor equipment for Treetops Children's Centre and specilaised equipment to loan to families
Guide Dogs for the Blind: £3,650 to sponsor a pup
Total: £10,2172005/2006
White Lodge: £9,000 for a vanGuide Dogs for the Blind £3,650 to sponsor a pup
Eagle Scout project £300
Total £12,950
2004/2005
White Lodge: £10,000 for a half term holiday camp
Guide Dogs for the Blind £3,650 to sponsor a pup
Paul Bevan Hospice £3,000
FAWCO donation £1,456 for a Peace through Understanding project
Scholarship £1,500
Total £14,563
2003/2004
White Lodge
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American Women of Berkshire and Surrey
P.O. Box 10
Virginia Water, Surrey
GU25 4YP
info@awbs.org.uk