Charity of the Year 2023-2024.
The Parish Council have chosen three charities for 2023-2024, they are Heybridge Primary School Parent Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA), Heybridge Scouts and the 2nd Heybridge Brownies. Fund raising events will be carried out throughout the year.
Charity of the Year 2022-2023
The Parish Council have decided to review the Charity of the Year arrangements and a full announcement will be made in February 2023.
Charity of the Year 2021-2022
The Parish Council have chosen Maldon Boxing Academy as the Charity of the Year.
Formed in 2011, the Mayland Amateur Boxing and Sports Development Club in Essex encourages social responsibility by promoting teamwork, self-respect, discipline and the benefits achieved through exercise and fitness.
The club places a strong focus on encouraging younger people to adopt a healthier lifestyle and become more aware of and involved in sporting activities within the community. It aims to impact young people’s lives in a positive manner, limiting any future problems that could arise through anti-social behaviour
Charity of the Year 2019-2020.
The Parish Council has chosen Heybridge Pre-School and Farleigh Hospice. The Council will be holding various fund raising events throughout the year.
The Chairman opening the Farleigh Hospice Christmas Fair on Saturday 16th November 2019. The event raised £918.60!!
Charity of the Year 2018-2019
The Parish Council has chosen St Peters Maternity Unit at St Peters Hospital Maldon. The Council will be holding various fundraising events throughout the year
Charity of the Year 2017-2018
The Parish Council has chosen Heybridge Scouts and Girl Guides to be charity of the year. The Council will be holding various fundraising events throughout the year.
The Heybridge Scouts have said the following:-
Thank you for thinking of us as your charity of the year 2017/18.
With the growing number of young people taking advantage of what the scout association has to offer, replenished funds for renewal of equipment would help both the guides and scouts on Heybridge.
Charity of the Year 2016-2017
The Parish Council has chosen Heybridge Primary School PTFA to be charity of the year. The Council will be holding various fundraising events throughout the year.
The PTFA have said the following:-
Heybridge Primary School Parent, Teacher and Friends Association is a registered charity whose primary aim is to raise additional funds for our local primary school. Our remit is to provide resources that will benefit and enhance the education of the children at Heybridge Primary School.
All parents automatically become members of the association when their child enters the school, however a core group of parents take the lead in organising the fundraising activities. All of these additional roles rely heavily on volunteers and good will.
The PTFA has seen additional benefits over recent times where activities have begun to include other sectors of the community, we link closely with many local organisations and our highlight of the year is our Summer Fair.
We are thrilled to be chosen by the Parish Council and hope to work closely together over the coming year.
The Parish Council presented a cheque for £1336.69 to the PTFA on 20th April 2017.