Fundraising

	EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIETY



Fundraising Events

One of our Trustees, Neville, arranged a Wine Tombola on Saturday 14^th April to raise funds for the Society.

Eastbourne Blind Society would like to thank everyone for their support in this effort.



Eastbourne Blind Society Chief Executive, Deirdre Dean, was delighted to be presented with a cheque for £200.00 by the Chairman of the Red Cross of Constantine, Eastbourne, Mr Brian McIntyre (MPS).

Mr McIntyre is a recent member of the Society and was instrumental in proposing that a donation from a recent fund raising lunch be given to support the work of the Charity.

Mr McIntyre was accompanied by Bob Lacey OBE and both enjoyed a tour of the facilities and an explanation of some of the work carried out by Eastbourne Blind Society which supports close to 1000 people across East Sussex but primarily in Eastbourne.



We took part in the Eastbourne Arndale Centre “Win-a-car” competition in December and raised £414.00. We are very grateful to all who bought tickets and supported us.

EBS Bowls Club are grateful to Horam Bowls Club who made a generous donation of £400.00 towards our funds. Matches are played and “enjoyed!” on a regular basis. Thank you HBC!


On Wednesday December 7 2011, Sovereign Polyphony sang carols at Simply Italian at the Waterfront. A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all. We are vary grateful to Simply Italian and their customers for supporting us.



Society Handicraft Stall

Eastbourne Blind Society is grateful to all who supported the fundraising stall in the Arndale Centre in November 2011. Thanks go to the members and friends who made the various items on sale and those who gave their time and enthusiasm into manning the stall over the 4 days. Particular thanks to the many who came to make purchases.
Items on sale included hand knitted blankets, cushions, clothing, handmade felt products, trays, baskets, jewellery and stools.
We are also grateful to the Arndale Centre management for their hospitality. We raised a total of £1235.75. This money is a vital contribution to the cost of providing support services to the blind and partially sighted residents of Eastbourne



Sovereign Polyphony

The choir performed in a number of Summer Concerts in aid of Eastbourne Blind Society raising valuable funds and awareness. A concert was given for the members of the society on May 13th and hugely entertained their audience. £314.31 has been given and is very much appreciated.

Rotary Fun Run

Several members of the Eastbourne Blind Society Walking Group took part in the Rotary Fun Walk on Sunday the 5^th of June. They raised the magnificent amount of £181.63 to support the cost of the services we provide. We would like to thank all who took part in this event.













(Registered Charity Number 219818)

Society Handicraft Stall

Rotary Fun Run