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WISHING WELL PROJECT

12 YEARS OF GIVING

The Wishing Well – What’s it all about?

The Wishing Well exists as part of Holy Cross and St. Swithun Wells Covenant with the Poor.
The seed was sewn by Fr. Paul Beaumont in 1997.

It’s a very simple idea – the best ones usually are!

  • Throughout the year the parish fundraises in many different ways and this money is added to the Wishing Well fund.
  • During the summer we put an advert in the local paper, inviting bids.
  • We sponsor as Catholics but not necessarily Catholic groups. They do, however, need to promote care and justice in our local area.
  • In the Autumn, after 11 am Mass at Holy Cross, the cheques are distributed. Last year we gave out over £6,000.
  • The well is then empty and needs to be replenished so another year of fundraising begins!
  • The money is used to brighten people’s lives in Eastleigh – loving our neighbour in action!

SOME OF THE ORGANISATIONS WE HAVE HELPED

Groups and reason for bidding

QEII Evening Club
Assistance with transport costs for outings for adults with learning difficulties attending Friday evening club.
Eastleigh and Romsey Home Portage
Home visits to families with child with profound learning difficulties – individual help. Also provide Christmas party with present.
OpenSight
Club for blind and visually impaired people. Book entertainers at twice monthly evening meetings.
Carers Centre
Support for carers in Eastleigh – 11,000. New group ‘Moving On’ has been set up to support bereaved carers …
Homestart
Support and friendship for families - Christmas Party
Access Club
Club for adults with learning difficulties – they meet fortnightly at Crestwood College.
Wyvern Lunch Club
For the elderly. Asking for £300 towards running costs and Christmas lunch.
Eastleigh Faith and Light
Sharing faith group for adults with learning difficulties. Meet monthly at St. Edwards
Wednesday Bingo Club
Friendship/social group for lonely ….
South Hants Deaf Childrens’ Society
Christmas party costs
Eastleigh Friends
Subsidising trips out for adults with learning difficulties and their families.
Eastleigh Community Mental Health Team – Drop-in Centre
Meetings held every Tuesday at Holy Cross.
Money to help move club forward, providing stimulus eg laptop etc…
EBS
Professional supervision fees for volunteer counsellors, continuation of training, paid employment of secretarial assistance, operation costs…
ECRDS
Rent guarantee scheme to help people in need to access housing.

 

If you would like to hold a fundraising activity and need some help – please contact the Wishing Well team, via the parish office.

 

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