fundraising
Our accounts summarised in three simple charts
The three charts below show that our income in 2023 to 2024 was less than the previous year, even before inflation is taken into account the money we spent helping our beneficiaries went up slightly but, because we were careful, our reserves – the money we keep for a rainy day – also went up.…
Read MoreAction Mesothelioma Day gets everyone in a flutter
Sixty people attended our Action Mesothelioma Day event at the Church in Carrs Lane, Birmingham. The picture shows the Act of Remembrance at the start of the meeting. We commemorated the more than 5,500 people who are killed each year by asbestos related diseases. At least 225 of them come from our region. We also…
Read MoreSue and Emily-Jane talk about their diagnosis with mesothelioma on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester
You can listen to two of our Support Group members, Emily Jane and Sue, talking about their diagnosis with mesothelioma on the Elliott Webb Show on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester. The broadcast will be available for another 27 days. Elliott is shocked to learn how prevalent asbestos still is and how risky it can…
Read MoreFrom The Channel to The Med
Glen Harris writes: Last year my dad, was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, an incurable form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma is an incurable form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The risks of asbestos exposure My dad can trace his exposure back to when he was younger working as a plumber, and…
Read MoreIntrepid team tackles marathon challenge
Five intrepid people are planning to undertake the 26 mile Hallow 12 Parish Challenge on Saturday 6 July 2024. The marathon hike takes participants through 12 picturesque parishes in the Worcestershire countryside. The people taking part Sue Farrall, (third from left) and Emily-Jane Scandrett (second from right) have both been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a…
Read MoreAnd the Most Inspirational Fundraiser award goes to…
One of the members of our Butterfly Group, Sally Anne Reedman, lost her husband Michael to mesothelioma in November 2012. Since then she and her family have raised awareness and much needed funds for Mesothelioma charities like ours. In October 2023, Sally Anne and her daughter Emma received the ‘Most Inspirational Fundraisers’ award from Mesothelioma…
Read MoreSupport from the Alex Ferry Foundation
We would like to thank the Alex Ferry Foundation for their support. The Foundation has deep roots in the Trade Union movement. In particular, the trustees work closely with the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions (CSEU) and its partners, Unite, the GMB, Community and Prospect. We work closely with many retired or former members…
Read MoreAndy Street, West Midlands Mayor, will join us on Action Mesothelioma Day, Friday 7 July
Andy Street, West Midlands Mayor, will join us on Action Mesothelioma Day, Friday 7 July in the centre of Birmingham at The Priory Rooms on Bull Street We wanted to let you know the exciting news that Andy Street has agreed to join us for part of the afternoon on Friday 7 July. We want…
Read MoreThe Heart of England Community Foundation
The Heart of England Community Foundation helps people in Warwickshire and the West Midlands conurbation to lead happier healthier lives. To do this they connect generous donors with groups like ours who need help. They have arranged for three donors to fund an expansion of our work. Who the funders are The donors who will…
Read MoreGrant from the Rowlands’ Trust
We are delighted to be able to announce that the Rowlands’ Trust has made us a grant of £2,000. Mr and Mrs Rowlands lived in Colmore in Herefordshire. After his wife passed away, and before his own death, Mr Rowlands set up the Trust to make grants to charities based in the West Midlands region…
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