Forms And Fundraising!

Just a little summary of what has been happening in the Beyond Ourselves UK office this past 2 weeks.

FORMS

As many of you know, we are changing our bank account – no mean feat! So all our dear supporters have been emailed asking them to cancel their standing order, and restart it with a different bank. I pressed the ‘send’ button with fear and trepidation. However, I need not have worried – our lovely friends have been very rapid in taking action. In life there are those who act straight away, and those who procrastinate (I fully admit to being in the latter camp with things that aren’t straightforward!). So we’ve had the first wave, and the procrastinators I am sure will follow shortly. But a big THANK YOU to you all for continuing to partner with us. It’s a journey we’re on together, whether you see the day to day running or not.

FUNDRAISING

· This month one of my dear friends had a ‘significant’ birthday, and rather than have presents he very kindly asked for donations to Beyond Ourselves. I am delighted to report that, along with his generosity, we received £1000 which amounts to one teacher’s salary for the year. Thank you Dave!

· Jodie and Andy Kelman (from Big & Red Storage) went to speak about Beyond Ourselves at the Rotary Club in Edmonton. They generously donated a 2KG Easter Egg which I have raffled at Stephen James BMW today. We raised £283.00 which is a fantastic sum. Congratulations to Phoebe Clarke in our Enfield MINI Aftersales! And thank you to the Edmonton Rotary Club.

Congratulations to the winner Phoebe

· Yesterday, we had two runners in the Brighton Marathon! Philip Miles and Eve Makombera. Whilst I love the hot weather, I expect it was a bit hot for them! Well done and a big thank you to both.

Eve Makombera

Philip Miles

· And finally we have our annual Golf Day on Friday 16th June at Bush Hill Park Golf Club followed by a BBQ and Party. If you are interested in playing, do get in touch by email to Karen@beyondourselves.co.uk. Tickets for the evening party will also be on sale soon. A great day/evening not to be missed.

So thank you for your forms and your fundraising. If you think of any ways of raising funds this Spring, then please go ahead. We very much depend upon your generosity to keep the work in Zambia going.

By Karen