Hogarth Youth Centre raises £7,000 from Wine Tasting Event
Huge success for first virtual fundraiser with Tim Syrad
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A virtual wine tasting event hosted by Tim Syrad has brought in £7,000 for the Hogarth Youth Centre.
It was the Hogarth Charitable Trust’s first event during lockdown and the Board of Trustees and the youth work team have thanked all who participated in the event on Zoom in which Tim invited participants to sample four wines.
The money raised will go towards the Hogarth Charitable Trust's 2021 Youth Programme and assist this long established and well-respected initiative, led by youth officer, Denny Anthony, providing activities (sports, arts, etc.), support and guidance, and the opportunity to cultivate healthy friendships in a safe environment.
A year of covid-19 restrictions means that not only are adults struggling, but kids are feeling more isolated than ever. This makes the work of the Youth Centre more vital than ever.
Denny commented, "I am truly inspired by the amount raised and am hugely grateful to everyone who bought tickets, those who made donations and of course to our sponsors, Whitman & Co, Alistair Bown, Design and Build, and Helicon Health who generously contributed to the cost of the wines. The youth team is looking forward to getting back to work to support the young people in our community and this funding will give us a great boost."
The Charity plans to welcome young people again as soon as schools reopen.
"We are very grateful for the support and generosity of the people of Chiswick which resulted in a sum of money which exceeded our expectations. We look forward to welcoming members of our community to an Open House evening where we can demonstrate our "good work" just as soon as government regulations allow," says Fred Lucas, Trustee Chair.
You can find out more about the trust’s work and make donations, large or small, on its web site.
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February 23, 2021
