CHARITY IN FOCUS
July 2020 - Primrose Trustwww.primrosecentre.org.ukThe Charity in Focus for the months of July and August is the Primrose Centre, a local charity funded project based in the Old Chapel at the Princess Royal University Hospital. The charity supports all those affected by breast cancer.  The centre is a converted 1864 chapel designed, created and maintained to give visitors a wonderful experience, an oasis of calm for those seeking support and therapies during their journey of medical treatment elsewhere. Unfortunately due to Covid 19 the Primrose Centre continues to be closed on government advice. For contact and other information see the website at www.primrosecentre.org.uk A Personal ViewHow many people travelling from Locksbottom to Farnborough notice the chapel protruding amongst the hospital flats on the left? Do they wonder why it is there, or how it got there?The mysteries of this chapel are almost as difficult as finding it. There is no entrance from the main road and even via the hospital grounds it is easy to miss the road, but it is a turning on your right, Prudence Lane. The chapel is at the far end of the lane. Read More |
Charities to be supported 2020
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| Month | Charity |
| Jan / Feb | ZANE - Zimbabwe A National Emergency |
| March | Hearing Dogs for the Deaf |
| April / May | Christian Aid |
| (May / June | The Parish Fete) |
| July / August | The Primrose Trust |
| September | Friends of St. Giles |
| October | Poverty and Hope |
| November | CRISIS |
| December | The Maypole Project |
Charities supported in 2019
| Month | Charity | |
| Jan / Feb | ZANE - Zimbabwe A National Emergencu | £753 |
| March | Guide Dogs for the Blind | £543 |
| April / May | Christian Aid | £948 |
| (May / June | The Parish Fete) | £4557) |
| July / August | Friends of St. Giles | £320 |
| September | The Cystic Fibrosis Trust | £482 |
| October | Poverty and Hope | £722 |
| November | CRISIS | £623 |
| December | Welcare in Bromley | £988 |
| Total (excl. Parish Fete) | £5379 | |
| Total for 2018 | £6171 | |
2019 once again saw many different charities supported. The issues associated with each charity were raised for consideration by the congregation. We are very grateful for all those who have worked so hard to sponsor a charity, and for all the people who have contributed to the various collections.
The Farnborough Bake Off raised an additional £1287 for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Eddie Roberts
stgiles.charity@gmail.com
ABOUT ST. GILES CHURCH
About Charity in Focus
In matters of faith and religion talk can be easy. The bible teaches us that if we cannot love the brother or sister who we can see how can we love God who we cannot. At St. Giles we seek to put love into action by supporting a range of charities and good causes.
There is obviously a tremendous amount of need in our own country and across the world with many charities seeking our support. During the course of the year a number of designated charities are supported by our community. Funds are raised in various ways including Coffee Mornings, Cake Sales, donations and sponsored events.
There are specific charities which are supported each year on a regular basis, the remaining months are available for parishioners to choose a charity whose aims and objectives are close to their heart. If you would like any information about the Charity in Focus scheme, do please get in touch with us.
Eddie Roberts, 01689 851267 stgiles.charity@gmail.com