Hurley Regatta is proud to help and support local charities.
Hurley Regatta Committee Members hand over cheque to 2008 recipients Daisy's Dream
Hurley Regatta is proud to help and support local charities. It is our policy to select one charity each year to be the major recipient; it should ideally have a local ‘angle’ and be small enough for our donation to make a real difference. Minor donations are also given to other charities who are often regular supporters of the Regatta. Over the years we have donated to a large variety of interesting, innovative and deserving causes, our total to date now being over £59000.
The major recipient this year will be The Henley Multiple Schlerosis Support Group. This is a newly launched partnership project between the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre and The Henley & District Branch of the MS Society – bringing help and support to MS sufferers closer to home.
The support group, with the help of qualified personnel, is providing Physiotherapy , Functional Electrical Stimulation and offering a welcoming environment for MS sufferers and their families where they can relax and exchange ideas and information. The Branch needs to raise the money to provide these new services in Henley and would like to be able to add additional services that are so beneficial, such as counselling. They are delighted that their Charity has been chosen this year since the donation will make a big difference to their activities.
The amount we are able to donate each year is entirely dependant on the success of the Regatta. Some years major boat repairs or purchases, and other unforeseen expenses eat into our profit. So it is no small feat that we have always been able to donate a substantial amount to the chosen charity and for this we are continually grateful to our supporters, sponsors, competitors, spectators and helpers to whom we owe a big ‘thank you’.
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