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Village Shop Raises £700 for St Helena Hospice in Innovative Fundraising Challenge

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In a remarkable display of community spirit, the Wrabness Community Shop, Cafe and Bar in Essex has raised £700 for St Helena Hospice as part of the hospice's 40th anniversary year, surpassing the initial target by a staggering 17.5 times. The shop, which was given £40 to kick-start the appeal, organized a series of events including a 'Saturday social,' a pre-loved clothing sale, and a cake sale, with all proceeds going towards the hospice. Organiser Deb Smith expressed pride in the community's achievement, stating that the funds raised could provide vital bereavement counselling for adults and children.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Wrabness Community Shop, Cafe and Bar raised £700 for St Helena Hospice as part of the hospice's 40th anniversary year, exceeding the initial target of £40 by 17.5 times.
  • The shop organized a series of events, including a 'Saturday social,' a pre-loved clothing sale, and a cake sale, with all proceeds going towards the hospice.
  • The fundraiser was part of the St Helena Hospice GBP40 Challenge, which has raised £4,632 from 23 fundraisers and 136 donors so far.
  • £700 can provide 20 hours of vital bereavement counselling for adults or children following the loss of a loved one, while £100 could fund a family's home visit from a nurse.
  • The community hub's first event was a 'Saturday social' on June 14, featuring craft stalls, homemade cakes, and coffee.
  • The pre-loved clothing sale and community bar were also open on the following day, contributing to the impressive fundraising total.

Statistics:

  • The Wrabness Community Shop, Cafe and Bar raised £700 for St Helena Hospice.
  • The initial goal was £40, but the community exceeded this amount by 17.5 times.
  • The St Helena Hospice GBP40 Challenge has raised £4,632 from 23 fundraisers and 136 donors.
  • £700 can provide 20 hours of bereavement counselling.
  • £100 can fund a family's home visit from a nurse.

Sources:

  • [1] The original article mentions the village shop's achievement but does not specify the date, so it cannot be included as a source to this section.
  • [2] In headline and narrative summary, the article provides context but does not give a list of sources explicitly, but mentions the following organisational body as a contributor.

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