Community
We do have a lot of fun and establish some long-lasting friendships, but we do enjoy helping our local community. We raise funds to help those in need and less fortunate than ourselves. Sometimes, when requested, we also provide our time and manpower to those who could benefit or need a helping hand.
Our primary fundraising activity is the Christmas Float, run from early December to Christmas eve throughout St Albans. In December 2008, we raised over £11,000 and have supported local charities, groups and individuals. We encorage local charities such as HomeStart, YouthTalk and St Mary's Church (Redbourn) to collect with us on a Float night, and then donate the money raised to their cause.
In October 2009, we launched our new fundraising website - www.buy.at/sart147 - where we raise funds from retailers from which our members (and others) buy online through the site.
We also donate over 50 Christmas Parcels to those individuals in need of some cheering up over the Festive Season and try to give them something to enjoy.
Our only criteria for donations are:
- It must be local - St Albans & surrounding villages
- It must be a justifialble cause i.e. not just making up for a Council / Government shortfall
If you want to discuss a worthy case with us, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , our Community Services Officer.