Fundraising
Patti Snook - Chair
I have been a trustee since September 2020 but I have been associated with Bushy Leaze for much longer.
I was a teacher in early years for 30 years and had the privilege of being Head of Centre at Bushy Leaze from 2010.
I know how valuable the Family Support team is, and what a difference their support makes to the lives of very young children and their families, which is why I was instrumental in setting up the charity in 2016. We couldn’t stand by and let the Children’s Centre close.
I am delighted to see and support the team growing in strength and expertise. It is very satisfying to know we are helping to make a difference.
Can you help?
Our support for the vital work at the Bushy Leaze Children and Families Centre relies purely on grants and donations from businesses, organisations and individuals. We are grateful to all our funders who include the National Lottery Community Fund, Alton Town Council (ATC), Children In Need and The Goodall Foundation. We are delighted that local food stores, Tesco, The Co-op and Waitrose have helped us raise funding via their community funding schemes, along with local organisations like Alton Round Table, Alton Lions and many others.
In 2024 we secured a donation from The National Lottery Community Fund which will provide funding for a 5 year period. This has been very helpful and we will continue to seek out major grants and donations.
Fundraising in the local area has included quizzes, office cake sales, sponsored events and collections at local groups. These initiatives make a real difference. We are grateful to those individuals and families who have left money to us in their wills.
We appreciate every donation we receive however large or small. You can make a one-off donation or if you prefer, you can make a regular contribution.
For only £2.50 you can support a family to attend one of the group sessions at the Centre. £8 allows a family with a child with special needs to attend a Bushy Tales support group. £40 provides outreach support to a family for a year.
Funding Partners and Supporters
We are very grateful to all our funders who include Children In Need, the National Lottery Community Fund, Alton Town Council (ATC), Goodall Foundation, The Foyle Foundation and the Albert Hunt Trust. Other local groups such as Alton Rotary and Alton Victorian Cricket amongst others, have organized quizzes, office cake sales, sponsored events and collections. These initiatives really make a difference and we are grateful to all our fundraisers. Other funds have been donated via legacies and donations at local groups.
£5.00
A donation of £5 families can be offered healthy refreshments in the groups
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£10.00
£10 will fund a family attending one of our targeted groups
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£20-£40
£20 allows a family with a child who has special education needs to attend a Bushy Tales support group
A £40 donation would provide outreach support for for a family in need
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Supporting BLFS…we need your help
Bushy Leaze Family Support is a registered charity (Reg Charity No. 1195659). Your donations enable us to make a difference to the lives of local children in Alton. We provide funding to the Family Support team at Bushy Leaze who help families with children under 5 who need additional assistance.
If you’d like to support the work of BLFS please choose one of the options below:
Please Contact us to discuss how to leave a legacy or make a financial donation.
Just Giving
Every week of the year we are asked to support at least two local families with young children, who are experiencing challenges in their life and have reached a crisis point. There are many factors that place pressure on families; coping with a new baby when you have post-natal depression, struggling to manage a family when mum/dad or a child has a physical disability, illness or mental health issues, coping with bereavement, managing children’s behaviour, financial hardship, family breakdown and so much more.
Some families are experiencing multiple and complex challenges that will benefit from support at an early stage to enable and empower them to move forward with their lives in a positive way. Bushy Leaze Family Support can make a real difference to these families and you can help us by making a donation to support us in our trusted and proven work.
We have a Just Giving account where you can make either a regular donation, or a one off donation securely and safely.
Click on the Just Giving icon, and follow the instructions.
Thank you for your support.
Fundraising News
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Bushy Leaze Family Hub and Garden Grand Opening
On May 6th, the Bushy Leaze Family Support Team proudly hosted the official opening of their new garden. The event was officiated by The Town Mayor, Councillor Annette Eyre. The garden will serve as a year-round venue for toddlers, mother and baby groups, and...
Mikey May Band Night Fundraiser
A BIG THANK YOU to Mikey May for organising such a wonderful fundraising event on Friday 30th May. His band Copertura played, as well as Kingsmith and Simone Lane singing some favourite tunes. A good night was had by all with Mikey and the amazing bands / musicians...
Tom Budd sponsored walk to raise funds for Bushy Leaze
Tom Budd, along with some of his colleagues from the Balfour Beatty Hub, are kindly doing a sponsored walk around the coastline of the Isle of Wight in aid of Bushy Leaze. If you wish to find out more and donate, please go to the link below....
Live Music Charity Fundraiser
What better way to raise some money for worthy local charities than by having a gosh darn good time in the process?! Look no further than the Live Music Charity Fundraiser! No less than THREE wonderful live musical acts for you to enjoy, a bar serving alcohol, soft...
Bushy Leaze Family Support is awarded £250,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund
We are thrilled to thank The National Lottery Community Fund for awarding us with £250,000 over 5 years to enable the Family Support Team to continue to provide vital family support and outreach to families with children aged 0-5 in Alton and the surrounding areas....
Alton Victorian Cricket raises money for Bushy Leaze Family Support
A big thank you to everyone who went along to the Alton Victorian Cricket event that took place on the 23rd June 2024 and/ or supported it. A special thanks must go to the Alton Victorian Cricket committee who arrange this enjoyable community event and named Bushy...
Bushy Leaze Family Support awarded £44,400 by BBC Children in Need
Bushy Leaze Family Support has been awarded a grant of £44,400 over 3 years by BBC Children in Need. This grant will fund the enhancement of the programme of support groups and individual intervention for children with SEND, and help make a difference to the lives of...
Alton Rotary Quiz Night
A big thank you to the Alton Rotary Club who organised a quiz night on 16th March in aid of Bushy Leaze Family Support. Thank you to everyone who attended. It was a fun evening, with great food in a lovely setting. The Rotary Club, who are supporting Bushy Leaze...
Bushy Leaze Family Support Charity – Christmas Appeal
This Christmas we're asking if you'd consider making a donation to support the Bushy Leaze Family Support Charity. The charity exists to ensure that the Family Support Team at Bushy Leaze Children and Families Centre in Alton can continue to provide vital, life...
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