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If your charity or non profit making community organisation needs some help please email all the details to helppoint@splashfm.com
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On Saturday the 4th of September, a fundraising Ladies Night is being held at the Dolphin Pub on Dominion Road, Worthing.
The event is raising funds for the "Help Sophie Walk" campaign. This is to help 5 year-old Sophie Nugent from Angmering, who was born with celebral palsy.
So far, £40,000 has been raised to send Sophie to America to have an operation to make her able to walk. She is now back from the states, but the fundraising continues in order to fund the physiotherapy.
On the night, there'll be a barbecue and a disco, plus a performance from the Dream Boys
Tickets are £20, and are available by calling Amanda Taylor on 07736 837042
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On Sunday, the 5th of September, a number of people will be walking between the Sea Lane Cafe and the pier to raise money for the NSPCC. The walk is being put on to help celebrate 50 years of fundraising by the NSPCC’s South and Mid Sussex branch The Mayor of Worthing will be starting the walk off at All you need to do is turn up at the Sea Lane Café at *************************************************************** The walk starts starts from If you’d like to find out more about taking part in the walk, call Joanna Hedges on 01273 595 484 or email events@mssussex.com ***************************************************************
On Sunday the 19th of September, the Winston's Wish Sunrise Walk is taking place, The walk will start in Littlehampton at The event is open to anyone over 8 years of age, and entry is just £15 – which includes a t-shirt, goodie bag – plus breakfast at the end of the walk. To enter, go online to www.sunrisewalk.co.uk, or call the Winston's Wish fundraising team for an application form on 01242 515157 ***************************************************************
The Old Barn Short Mat Bowls Club are currently looking for new players They meet at the Queen Street Church Centre every Tuesday evening – and would welcome both experienced and new players If you’d like to find out more about joining the Old Barn Short Mat Bowls Club, call Jean on 01903 263533 ***************************************************************
On Saturday the 23rd of October, the friends of The event is being held in order to raise funds for a hoist, in order to help some of the disabled children. The event is on at the Shoreham Community Centre from Tickets can be purchased from the Shoreham community centre or by calling 01273 464018 ***************************************************************
It starts from Entry costs £5, and sponsor forms are available now from WADARS at 33,
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The event will run from Also on the evening, there’ll be a disco, a grand raffle and auction To find out more about the charity, and how to get tickets, go online to www.makingroomfortom.co.uk
There is a high level of calls coming in from people wanting their cats to be rehomed, but very few calls from people wanting to adopt any of our foster cats. The cats that are re-homed are all health checked by a vet, microchipped, neutered, de-flead and de-wormed. If you’re interested in adopting or fostering a cat, call Kathy on 01903 873 717 to find out more
The MIND Charity shop in Queens Parade on North Road in Lancing, are desperately in need of saleable clothes, bric a brac, toys, CD’s, DVD,s and Books. Please drop them into the shop at any time, they are a very friendly bunch.
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Worthing Animal Rescue Service, wadars are appealing for donations of pet food to help feed all the rescued dogs, cats and general wildlife they are dealing with. The animal rescue team are working flat out at the moment and have dozens of animals to care for until suitable homes can be found. They all need feeding and the bill for wadars and the fostering team is rising every day. The charity is asking for donations of tins or sachets of wet or dry dog and cat food. If you would like to make a donation of food, this can be done at the wadars office at 22, West Buildings Worthing between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday or if you are unable to get to the office you can ring wadars on 01903 217788 to arrange collection. *******************************************************
Home-Start Worthing and Adur will be running a preparation course in September which will train volunteers to support local families suffering with difficulties such as post natal depression, multiple births, isolation, single parenting, financial difficulties, bereavement etc. Volunteers will also have the chance to earn a qualification for their work. If you would be interested in volunteering please call the office on 01903 236916 or email info@wahomestart.org.uk.
The Worthing U3A is an organization offering the retired an opportunity to take part in educational, creative and leisure activities. There are around fifty groups running, with activities including art, computers, dance, music, outings, poetry, rambling, scrabble, writing…..and pretty well everything else you can name in between. So if you want to enrich your life, make new friends and improve your skills, then call the worthing U3A to find out more on 01903 247510
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The Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist National Charity for elderly people and their much loved, much needed companion animals. When staying at home is no longer an option, their Pet Friendly Care Homes Register lists nursing / residential homes happy to take residents with Pets and when a Pet is bereaved, they take on full time, life time care. They are currently looking for Care Homes and Sheltered Accomodation, to add to their Pet Friendly Care Home Register. If you know of or work in a home that would be happy to join the scheme, please contact Nicola at nicolabathe@cinnamon.org.uk or by phone on 01736 757900. You can also find out more from their website www.cinnamon.org.uk
******************************************************** Arun Co-ordinated Community Transport are a local Charity who provide transport for If you have some time and would like to be involved, you can find out more by calling Alan or Linda on 01903 723584.
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The local branch of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) are looking for a local company who would be happy to donate some Banners that they can use at their Fundraising Events. The Banners would be to explain who the SSAFA are and promote what they do. The SSAFA are a national Charity who give support to the members and families of our Armed Forces. If you can help in any way or would like further information, please contact Harry Maplesden on Worthing 521349.
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Worthing Churches Homeless Projects are looking for donations of any second-hand musical instruments that are in working order. Worthing Churches Homeless Projects works hard to encourage clients to obtain volunteering, study or work opportunities, but they also like to ensure that their clients have hobbies and interests to occupy them when they are getting ready to move into their own accommodation. The Project Workers at WCHP see this as an important part of the clients’ rehabilitation which can help them to settle, providing them with a new outlook on life. Obviously finance is always a constraint, so anyway in which they can entertain themselves which doesn’t cost too much is a benefit. If anyone has an instrument which they would be prepared to donate, they should contact the Fundraising Team on 01903 227829, email info@wchp.org.uk.
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Homestart are a charity covering the Worthing and Adur areas who support local families with young children going through difficulties including bereavement and post natal depression. They are running a Training Course in May for new Volunteers who would like to get involved with the Charity. For further information, please contact local co ordinator Naomi Elliott on Worthing 236916 or by email at naomi.elliott@wahomestart.org.uk
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Link Romania are urgently in need of clothes donations to supply its four shops at Broadwater, Goring, Littlehampton and Rustington. Mens, womens or childrens would be most welcome. Please contact Link Romania on 01903 529333 or drop donations off to any of its shops.
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St Peters Knit and Natter group in Sompting knit items for the Baby unit at Worthing Hospital and Link Romania. They are seeking donations of any ply Wool, so that they can continue with their good work supporting these local beneficiarys. Please leave any donations at the Link Romania warehouse in Park Road in Worthing, or call Margaret on Worthing 762079 for collection. ********************************************************
Local Charity Parley was set up in July 2007 to help Children who were born with a rare form of Spina Bifida. It is an information website for parents and relatives that has been created to provide support to parents with a child who has a long/short term medical condition. Parley is now a national registered charity and are asking companies and organizations to sponsor some promotional items to promote both them and your company, these items include: Canvas Bags, Shopping Bags, Shopping coin tokens, Metal giraffe pins, Charity Wallet size Cards, Flyers, Promotional mugs and Promotional pens Find out more from www.parleyonline.co.uk
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The Worthing Churches Homeless Projects urgently need Men's clothing for their clients experiencing homelessness. The clothing can be dropped off at St Clare's Day Centre in Marine Place between 9am and 12pm daily or call 227829 to arrange collection.
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Local lady Emily Moore is taking part in The St Barnabas Great China Wall Challenge in October. She will be trekking the Great Wall of China to help raise funds for St Barnabas House, Worthings local hospice. Check out their Just Giving site where you can donate online: www.justgiving.com/emilyandkatfreeman
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A new Fibromyalgia Syndrome support group has been launched to support sufferers and let them know there is help for them and they are not alone. The Monthly meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month and are held at Ferring Baptist Church on Greystoke Road in Ferring, Please contact Debbie on 07590993928 for further information about the new group..
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Look Sussex, are a voluntary charity for families with a child/children with a visual impairment or additional needs. They are organising a charity auction for next year and need to send out about 300 letters asking for donations. They are looking companies or individuals who could help by donating envelopes, printer paper or ink for an epson sx205 printer. All donations will be greatfully received. Contact Denise Walker by email at simon.walker461@btinternet.com ********************************************************
Local Charity, Sussex Search and Rescue, work with Sussex Police to help them locate vulnerable missing individuals. They have 30 volunteers who search and train to search in their spare time, no one takes a salary or expenses. This year alone, they have been involved in at least 25 callouts involving distressed and vulnerable people. They are seeking to raise funds to enable them to continue with their work in the Worthing area. To find out more, check out www.sussar.org or contact Dominic Mackonochie on 07782 132129.
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Seaside Hospital Radio, a Registered Charity, are seeking new members to join its current team of volunteers. They are especially keen to hear from individuals with an Engineering background or interest who live in the Worthing or Shoreham areas. They are looking for individuals who could spare a minimum of 1-2 hours per week, assisting with the engineering aspects of running a hospital radio station, adaption, repair & cleaning of radios, maintenance of the studio equipment etc. Seaside Hospital Radio are always on the look out for new people to join their team of enthusiastic volunteers - full training will be provided. If you would like more information or a membership application form, please contact the Membership Secretary on 01273 446084, or email studio@seasidehr.com. You can also find out more at www.seasidehr.com or by popping along to the studios at Southlands Hospital on Upper Shoreham Road in Shoreham.
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The South Downs Film and Video makers are looking for new members – both young and old - to help with the many tasks associated with film production….including camera techniques, screenwriting, lighting, editing and acting. If you are young and enthusiastic with creative ideas, you could join in and learn the tricks of the trade from the clubs many professional members. The Club meets twice monthly on the first and third Wednesdays at erring Village Hall, starting from
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Worthing and District branch of Cruse Bereavement Care, provide counselling, practical advice and social activities following the loss of a loved one. The Friendship Group meet every Tuesday evening from 7pm and have their Coffee Mornings every Thursday from 10am till 11.30, both being held at the Beechwood Hall Hotel on Wykeham Road in Worthing, other Social events are also organised throughout the year. If you want become involved with this worthwhile registered charity organisation or need to find out more following a bereavement, please contact Worthing 205900. *************************************************************** The British Heart Foundation require items for their Furniture and Electrical Store at 43 – 45 Chapel Road in Worthing. Please donate any good quality furniture and electrical items to help raise funds to fight heart and circulatory disease. Items required include Suites, Dining Tables, Beds, TV’s, Hi Fi’s and Washing Machines. Collection can be arranged by calling 0844 499 4177
*************************************************************** The Independent Living Association are looking for more volunteers to be advocates for disabled people and their carers. Typical duties include making telephone calls, writing letters, attending and taking notes at meetings, gathering information or making complaints. Volunteers need to provide 2 references and agree to be CRB checked. For further information, please contact Nicky Kentell on Worthing 219482
*************************************************************** The Food Bank are always in need of supplies so they can be ready to distribute them in time of need. They are particularly looking for non-perishable tinned or dry foods including: - UHT Milk, Cereal, long life fruit juice and squash, sugar - Pasta or other cooking sauces - Tinned tomatoes, tinned vegetables, tinned meat, tinned fruit - Dry pasta, rice, instant mash, teabags, biscuits or snack bars
You can contact them to arrange a delivery or to find out more information by calling Worthing 821921
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Worthing & District Scope are looking for volunteers. This local charity supports people with Cerebral palsy and similar disabilities. Help is required at their Saturday club on the last Saturday of the month. The club enables children with disabilities and their siblings to play and enjoy themselves, while parents and carers get to chat and socialise. Do you have what it takes to help at our day centre that provides social, community and skill based activities for adults with disabilities? Volunteers with skills and an interest in cooking, computers and community activities are required. Their shops in Rectory Road and South Farm Road are run predominantly by volunteers. We are looking anyone who could spare a few hours a week to sort donations or serve customers. If you are interested in volunteering, would like an informal chat or more information please contact Pauline Fox on Worthing 522399 or visit their website at www.worthingscope.org
*************************************************************** PAWS Animal Sanctuary in Findon are desperately in need of funds to enable them to continue their work caring for ill and abandoned animals. Recent Vets bills have used all of their savings and unless they can find additional funds, they will be forced to close. To find out more about their work, or make a donation, please call Stacey or Sheila on Worthing 872734.
*************************************************************** The Worthing branch of the National Childbirth Trust is looking to recruit volunteers to help make refreshments at their New Parent’s Drop In on a Friday morning between 10am and 12 noon, at the Durrington Family and Childrens Centre on Salvington Road, Worthing. If you can help, or know someone that can, please call Tracey on 0870 421 4426 or email worthingnctdropin@yahoo.co.uk
*************************************************************** Chestnut Tree House is appealing for more volunteers to help out with various jobs and tasks around the house. They are particularly looking for volunteers to help with gardening, maintenance, ironing, housework, reception duties and fundraising. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help your local hospice, they would love to hear from you, please call them on Worthing 871808.
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