Charity – The Taverners Section

Each year we as a section nominate a charity which we will support through the year. We hold a Charity Auction usually on a date in October. We bring a donation bucket along to our runs through the year and members donate to this as a we normally provide free food at lots of our events.

Our members can donate items to this auction ( usually items they bid on and won the previous year) and items that we have collected from the autojumble traders at Founders day the previous summer. This event has been going ahead for decades and we have supported numerous Charities through the years. The Auction is usually well attended and is normally a fun night out.Viewing of the lots usually starts at 7-30 and you will need to register for a bidding ticket.

Our chosen charity for this year is Bright Hope. Who are a local charity .
This is taken from their website

https://www.brighthope-nwl.org.uk/

Welcome to Bright Hope in North West Leicestershire
Our mission and vision
Bright Hope offers a range of therapeutic and social care services in North West Leicestershire.
The charity supports individuals who have a life limiting condition or one that leads to a significant reduction in quality of life, as well as offering support to their partner, carer or family.

Our history
Formally known as Hospice Hope until October 2023, in 2012 it started by offering a weekly drop in support group (called a Support Café) in Ashby de la Zouch.
Our Chair of Trustees, Stewart has put together a short document about the history of our charity – read our story here: History of our charity

Today
The charity has grown from strength to strength and today successfully offers a wide range of support services including, 3 Support Cafés located in Ashby, Ibstock and Coalville; counselling, befriending, complementary therapy, wellness services and a new day care service. The Charity has recently changed its name to coincide with the opening of our new building – Bright Hope House, purpose built to be the charity’s headquarters and home to our support services.

Bright Hope House
Set in landscaped gardens with a large car park, including electric car charging points Bright Hope House is situated on Talbot Lane, Swannington on land owned by North West Leicestershire District Council. Generously financed by Bloor Homes, including most of the fittings and furniture, Bright Hope House was built by A&H Construction and Development, Halesowen and was officially handed over on 9th February 2024.
Bright Hope House is home to our new day care service, accommodating up to 24 people three days a week, where guests can enjoy a range of activities and a hot meal at lunchtime, prepared in our own large kitchen and served in our warm and friendly day room.

Bright Hope House also provides smaller rooms for our counselling, complementary therapy and wellbeing services. There are quiet areas for people to use and a large reception area. Conference and function rooms, a hobby/ crafting room and workshop are also available, hosting a wide range of activities provided by ourselves and other local organisations.

The images below show Rosemary Conley collecting a cheque for the £2200 that we raised over the year of 2024. The charity that year was STEPS. They are a local Charity to us.

She sent us this email afterwards

This is taken from their website

Steps Conductive Education Centre is a specialist Early Years Setting supporting families with children who have motor impairments or other conditions that affect the acquisition of motor skills.

Our sessions follow the principles of Conductive Education in which the focus is on the potential of each and every child. Our goal is to develop the skills the children need to progress and maximize their potential by working with the whole family to ensure that we give every child the best start in life. The centre is an amazing facilty that offers a life changing experience for the families that attend.

Previous Charities we have supported

Once we have the total sum for the year the committee will discuss how much we will add out of the section funds to round it up to a nice figure. Many thanks to all those who have donated ( be it money or items) as with this support we wouldn’t be able to do this

2006 – Rainbows – £700
2007 – County Air Ambulance – £700
2008 – Air Ambulance – £700
2009 – Riders for Health – £700
2010 – Prostate Cancer – £1000
2011 – Air Ambulance – £1000
2012 – Spinal Injuries – £1000
2013 – Antony Nolan Trust – £1000
2014 – Royal British Legion – £1000
2015 – MacMillan Cancer – £1000
2016 – ( National Association for Bikers with a Disability) – £1000
2017 – Rainbows – £1000
2018 – Blood Bikes – £1500
2019 – Dogs for the Blind – £1000
2020 – ( cancelled due to Covid)
2021 – Myeloma – £2500
2022 – Alzheimer’s – £2500
2023 – Prostate Cancer – £2200
2024 – STEPS – £2200
2025 – Bright Hope – ?

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Each year we as a section nominate a charity which we will support through the year. We hold a Charity Auction usually on a date in October. We bring a donation bucket along to our runs through the year and members donate to this as a we normally provide free food at lots of our events.

The images below show Rosemary Conley collecting a cheque for the £2200 that we raised over the year of 2024. The charity that year was STEPS. They are a local Charity to us.

This is taken from their websiteSteps Conductive Education Centre is a specialist Early Years Setting supporting families with children who have motor impairments or other conditions that affect the acquisition of motor skills.

This is taken from their website

Steps Conductive Education Centre is a specialist Early Years Setting supporting families with children who have motor impairments or other conditions that affect the acquisition of motor skills.