Key Facts
- Amount raised
- £434.45
- Beneficiary
- Alcester Day Care
- Event type
- Community Afternoon Tea
- Organiser
- Run Alcester
- Attendees
- Mayor Gill Foreman, County Councillor James Norris, Town Councillor Tom Ballinger
- Donation source
- Waitrose Alcester
Background
Run Alcester, a local running club, swapped its usual Sunday morning runs for a community afternoon tea to raise funds for Alcester Day Care, a charity supporting people living with dementia and their families.
The event was organised as an alternative to a traditional coffee morning, timed to fit around the club's regular schedule. Guests enjoyed homemade cakes, tea and coffee, and took part in a raffle to support the fundraising effort.
Donations from Waitrose Alcester also contributed to the event's success, according to the club.
Current Situation
The afternoon tea raised £434.45 for Alcester Day Care, as confirmed by Run Alcester. The event was attended by Mayor of Alcester, Coun Gill Foreman, Warwickshire County Councillor James Norris, and Alcester Town Councillor Tom Ballinger, along with local community members and Run Alcester members.
Run Alcester Chair Helen Bowen described the club as 'unbelievably special', noting that while it is small in numbers, it is 'mighty in so many other respects'. She emphasised that the club is about more than running, highlighting their support for each other and their community fundraising efforts.
The event also drew attention to the work of Alcester Day Care in supporting people with dementia and their families, a cause that resonates with many Run Alcester members who have experienced its impact through loved ones.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Amount raised | £434.45 |
| Beneficiary | Alcester Day Care |
| Event type | Community Afternoon Tea |
| Organiser | Run Alcester |
| Donation source | Waitrose Alcester |
Impacts
The funds raised will directly benefit Alcester Day Care, which provides support to people living with dementia and their families. The exact use of the funds has not been specified.
Run Alcester Communications Officer Lisa Benjamin expressed delight at the support from members, local businesses, and the wider community, saying the event reflected the club's community spirit.
The event also raised awareness about dementia, a condition that affects many families in the community, potentially encouraging further support for the charity.
Future Outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
If Run Alcester continues to host similar fundraising events, they could provide ongoing financial support to Alcester Day Care and other local causes.
The success of this event may inspire other local clubs or businesses to organise their own fundraising activities for dementia support, though no such plans have been announced.
Depending on community response, future events could expand in scale or frequency, but this remains speculative at this stage.
Source: stratfordobserver.co.uk
