Kew Fete 2019

‘The generous donation means that we can purchase two lightweight wheelchairs which will enable the volunteers to take more residents on outings, and make the staff’s work easier in transferring them between rooms in the house.’

‘The donation this year will once again open up learning and development opportunities for our volunteers in Richmond... Please pass our thanks to the Kew Fete Committee and all the local residents and businesses who support the fete, for their generosity.’

‘Thank you very much indeed for your kind donation which means we can procure a projector which will be so useful for group meetings and presentations about the many aspects of living with diabetes.’

‘Thank you for the cheque to buy a projector which will enable us to train our volunteers much more easily. Until now we have had to borrow projectors from other organisations – it will make a huge difference having one of our own... Thank you for all the hard work you put into planning and preparing for the fete. It really does impact the lives of local people.’

‘We are incredibly grateful for your support which has allowed us to provide a week of exciting and creative activities for young carers in our beautiful Centre... The donation will have made such a difference to these vulnerable children.’

‘Thirty of our families had a wonderful day in Kew Gardens and without your contribution may not have otherwise been able to experience the wonderful gardens.’

‘Donations such as yours enable INS to support people with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis to take part in exciting new activities and meet new people – this both improves their well-being and enhances their independence.’

‘The donation will go directly to our Transport & Carer Day which enables many of our most vulnerable elderly and disabled members to attend our club to enjoy activities and have a hot meal in a welcoming and friendly environment which goes a very long way to combating isolation.’

‘We use calor gas to cook our meals when camping and during our weekly meetings to teach scouts the basics of cooking. The Kew Fete grant has enabled us to purchase a bespoke gas cage to safely store several gas cylinders at our Kew HQ and therefore comply with fire regulations. ‘

‘The donation will make a real difference to people at a difficult time in their lives. Having some “time out” for a therapy enables patients to deal with the consequences of cancer and enhances the resilience of both patients and their family to deal with the impact of cancer on their lives.’

‘Your fantastic donation will enable us to help 50 young people in the borough over the next year, through providing an immediate crisis counselling session when they most need it, giving timely support to those who might be at risk of further withdrawal or isolation.’

‘Your generous donation will be put to immediate good use providing vital equipment for terminally ill children living in financially disadvantaged families.’

‘Thank you for the wonderful donation. We are extremely grateful for the support to adults with autism who would otherwise be very isolated and at risk of developing mental ill health.’

‘The support from Kew Fete means so much, enabling us to continue to offer the Carers Lunches which allow our carers some much needed “me time”, the chance to socialise and share experiences with others in a similar situation.’

‘The whole Small Steps team are delighted that we will be able to purchase some new musical and sensory equipment for the children... Music plays a major part in all our groups with songs and rhymes to help the children focus and reinforce learning. Many thanks for supporting Small Steps – we are extremely grateful.’

‘This funding means that we can continue to offer Kew residents who find themselves homeless the assistance to gain true independence – from our outreach teams going out at night to introduce our services to rough sleepers, to our skills team helping clients have the ability to maintain a home, and gain employment ensuring they can support themselves.’

‘A massive thank you to everyone involved in this year’s fete for the very kind donation to help establish our new TAG Radio station which will support disabled children and young people with their communication skills and help build confidence as they engage in an exciting new project.’’

‘When you or your family unexpectedly find you have no food to eat, it’s very, very hard. That’s why, at the Richmond Foodbank, we are really grateful for the donation. It means that, as well as the food parcels we give to those in crisis, we can offer a complimentary meal at our cafe and, where it will help, free Oyster Cards to enable them to get to appointments at the Job Centre, or other places they need to get to. Thank you, Kew Fete Committee, for supporting us again this year!’

‘We want to thank Kew Fete for the donation towards our social and leisure programme for adult carers. Providing group events, including a Christmas lunch for carers, means that carers are able to meet and support each other in a social setting and have a short break from their caring responsibilities.’

‘With grant support from Kew Fete Committee, the Orange Tree will create a thrilling production of Romeo and Juliet for secondary school students in 2018. The project, ‘Shakespeare Up Close’, helps to develop students’ understanding of Shakespeare as well as promote live theatrical experiences. This production will be seen by around 3,000 students from Richmond and surrounding boroughs, and so we are delighted to receive crucial support from our local community through Kew Fete.’

‘Thank you so much for the donation which will help us to update our fixed- line telephone system which means all beneficiaries will be able to contact us – this will make a huge difference.’

‘Thank you so very much for the wonderful cheque to assist in funding outings for elderly carers, children and young carers. On behalf of our staff and all the carers and cared-for we support – a very big thank-you for thinking of us!’

‘Thank you for the generous donation towards our gym replacement equipment project… It will certainly be widely appreciated by the many people who visit the Centre gym and who participate in its various rehabilitation programmes.’

‘Thank you so much for the donation – an unexpected suprise. Please thank everyone involved in making the day such a success… The Kew Fete donation will go towards buying IT equipment to help people with complex needed to develop their communication skills. Your generosity will really help make people’s lives more comfortable, rewarding and enjoyable.’

‘On behalf of everyone here at Breast Cancer Haven thank you so much for your kind donation which will go towards helping our visitors with support, therapy and advice.’

‘I am delighted to say KNA’s Summer Party was a great success last week. The magician was a real hit… Thank you so much to all of the Kew Fete committee for creating such an enjoyable local community-orientated annual event. Your gift of donating proceeds back into the local community is so much appreciated.’

‘Many families who have grown with Me too & Co now have children at an age where they really want to access youth club provision…With the help of Kew Fete’s donation, we’ve been able to set up as a joint venture with TAG a youth club for our young people every Friday night throughout the year, even through the holidays! Kew Fete’s support means a great deal to us and all our young people. Thank you very much!’