Kew Fete Committee donates over £22,000 to local charities
We all enjoyed the fabulous Kew Fete in June and are delighted to hear that the money raised has all been counted and the Committee have donated £22,067 to 15 local charities!
Applications from 33 charities were received and the charities selected cover a wide range of sectors, from conservation to the arts, from mental health support to homeless, and from children with special needs to teenagers and substance abuse.
Here is the full list of awards.
Dose of Nature £1250
Kew Scout Group £660
Off The Record £2000
Orange Tree £1250
Otakar Music Trust £1620
Pensford Field Environmental Trust £500
Purple Elephant £500
Refugees welcome in Richmond £2000
R. B. Mind £2800
Richmond Carers Centre £2000
Skylarks £1250
Small Steps £2237
SPEAR £1250
VISOR £2000
Kew Fete takes place in the June each year. It is organised by a committee of local residents with the objectives of having a great family fun day out and raising funds for our local charities who do so much to help those in need in our community.
Next year’s Kew Fete will be on Saturday 21 June 2025 so save the date!
August 29, 2024