Charity:  News and Events

WIBN Fundraising event for Keech Hospice Care in conjuction with Lindsay Loxley (WIBN).

22nd June from 11am - 4pm at The Grange, East End, Furneux Pelham, Buntingford, Hertfordshire. SG9 0JT

If you are interested in having a stall, at a cost of £20, to promote your business. Please contact Maggie (details below). 'We hope to attract up to 40 tables and then with the raffle have a target of £ 1000 in mind to raise.' Refreshments and light bites will be provided.

Maggie Doust - 01582 707958l   Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WIBN Stamford member, Helen Walton represents the charity Alternatives. When Lindsey Preston came up with the idea of holding a Swish Party to raise money for Alternatives, the Stamford pregnancy and advice centre, £240 was raised and a 'fun' evening was enjoyed, which involved taking armfuls of clothes home!

Stamford is now a well-established pregnancy advice centre, offering support to any person struggling with an unplanned pregnancy, offering free, confidential and impartial advice.

In the photo: Lindsey Reed, Helen Walton (founder of Alternatives), Alison Hutchinson and Sharon Macaulay.

 
Many congratulations to WIBN Wellingborough member, Julia Juland, Chielf Executive of CAN. CAN has been named as one of the UK's top 100 places to work in the Not for Profit Sector by the prestigious Sunday Times Best Companies to Work for guide.
CAN is an independent regional agency, providing a range of drug, alcohol and homelessness services throughout Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Luton.

Out of all the entries CAN achie ved 63rd place. The Charity was also awarded Best Companies one star accreditation. 
The Sunday Times list is a recognised benchmark for research into employee satisfaction in the UK. Employees fill in confidential questionnaires which focus on 8 main areas including: Leadership and Management, Staff Wellbeing, Giving Something back and Personal Growth.

Commenting on the achievement Linda Juland Chief Executive said,  "We are very proud to have achieved this award made more important by the fact that this is what our staff are saying about their experience of working at CAN. We recognise that supporting staff is central to providing the best service to people recovering from drug and alcohol use "

For the photograph are from left to right: Glenn Dimelow from Best Companies, Linda Juland and Jane Lawrence (HR Manager).

 
  The Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted...

When WIBN Berkhamsted member, Jo Graham sold her house last September, she managed to negotiate a special deal with her Estate Agent, Savills. Director, Robert Adams agreed to donate £1000 from the fee to the Hospice of St Francis.

Pictured here you can see Jo Graham, Robert Adams and Sarah receiving the cheque on behalf of the Hospiceof St Francis.

WIBN supports local charities...

In April 2011 our WIBN franchisee, Barbara Hodgson gave away 6 membership places in each of her WIBN groups to a charity, to help improve the profile of local charities and raise money for causes, paying their membership & meeting fees for one year.

The membership, which is worth over £450, was decided by nominations from women within the group and the charity with the most votes was awarded the free membership.

Ellen Bletsoe, of the BDFA, and member of WIBN Kettering has taken the opportunity presented by the charity membership.

"Members at WIBN Kettering have been very supportive with their time and ideas", said Ellen, "It has raised my confidence to talk to people about Battens & raise the awareness, to get people to help with the charity."

 Ellen Bletsoe of the Batten Disease Family Association (BFDA) set up in 1998. The charity was nominated by Rachel Barnes of Rachel Barnes Photography.

Barbara runs WIBN groups in Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. 

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Left to right - Lindsey Reed, Rachel Barnes, Ellenn Bletsoe and & Eppie Anderson

WIBN Market Harborough supports the Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice LOROS.

 
Bags of Class, a party plan company and member of WIBN Market Harborough, has held a number of events to support LOROS.

Throughout December £81 was raised, and there are plans for further events during 2012.
 

Pictured here is Michelle Love, of Bags of Class, handing over a cheque to Alex Gamble of LOROS.




Craig Colton (X Factor Finalist) will be performing in a showstopper Slot at the WIBN Sunflower Ball in aid of the Lewis-Manning Hospice : 
  
30th June 2012
The Pavilion Ballroom
Bournemouth
BH1 2BU

If you would like to sponsor the event we have 3 sponsor slots available (out of 6) at £500 each.

If you would like to make a donation for the Charity Auction or Charity Raffle do let us know!

At the first Sunflower Ball last year we raised in excess of £3000 for the benefit of Lewis Manning Hospice our the chosen Charity for WIBN Bournmeouth & Poole. This years event will be even more spectacular!  A fabulous 3 Course Dinner with a Live Swing Band, a Casino, Charity Auction & Disco for dancing until the early hours. Please support us tickets on sale at £55.00 per head. 
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Photographs from The Sunflower Ball 2011 - WIBN South Event

The Women in Business Network (WIBN) is keen to support and promote charity events.  Many of our members are involved with raising funds for Charity, and we want to be a part of this work.  Check this page regularly to find out what events are going on in your area for 2012.