St Elizabeths Centre Annual Report End Dec 2022 FINAL - Flipbook - Page 22
Fundraising
We express our deep gratitude for the generosity of our large number
of supporters, including Charitable Trusts, individuals and Community
Groups who support the work at St Elizabeth’s.
Volunteers
Over 15,000 hours of volunteering have been provided by a team of
very dedicated volunteers, who support the work of the Fundraising
Team and within the Charity Shops.
Fundraising
We have 8 charity shops across Herts & Essex that
raise vital funds for St Elizabeth’s. During the year
a total of £2,925,000 was raised from gift aid,
donations, legacies, shops and fundraising activities
(all unrestricted):
SAFFRON WALDEN
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Shops £1.07m;
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Events £18k;
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A donation from the Daughters of the Cross of
£1.75m; and
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Other donations and legacies totalling £87k.
BISHOP’S STORTFORD
WARE
HARLOW
HODDESDON
POTTERS BAR
The internal Fundraising Team engages with the
local community groups and corporate partners
to encourage these employees to raise funds and
volunteer at the centre as part of their CSR (Corporate
and social responsibilities).
Applications are also made to grant-making Trusts for capital projects,
speci昀椀c projects, and unrestricted funding.
The Fundraising Team also runs a series of on-site events to raise funds,
and supports individuals to fundraise and donate, by participating in
challenge events, hosting fundraisers and raising awareness, within our
local communities, networking and working with the local councils and
BID teams. Our HR teams has joined the community events.
The Centre sends a newsletter twice-yearly to supporters who have
expressed an interest in our work and runs 2 fundraising raf昀氀es
throughout the year.
The Charity is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and is
committed to adhering to the Fundraising Code of Practice.
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