We are happy to be involved in the local community effort in respect of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the last two weeks we have donated over £2000.00 divided between Wokingham Community Hub, The Grub Club –Our Community First, The Food Bank and The Salvation Army for the homeless and vulnerable and Wokingham Volunteer Centre. We will of course continue with our financial support. In addition we were happy to supply brand new toys and books […]
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Wokingham In Need is assisting the Wokingham Hub by contacting local retailers to facilitate the supply of food surpluses and donations directly to the Hub. We thank the companies involved. We are working directly with and helping to finance the following groups and will continue to do so at this time of national crisis: Wokingham Hub- Emma Cantrell The Grub Club – Claire Revie The Food Bank We are also under discussion with The Citizen […]
Here at Wokingham In Need we have taken great heart from the Easter message given by Her Majesty The Queen. Now especially it is important for those of all faiths and those of no faith to join to help each other and those who may be less fortunate and in need. Together and united we can succeed in meeting the needs of our communities and the country. LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL AT […]
The team at Wokingham In Need was delighted this week to accept a large donation of surplus eggs from a local supermarket as part of a community initiative to minimise food waste and link local businesses and charities. We had no difficulty in finding a deserving home for them all, starting with the Salvation Army, who welcomed a large number of boxes to help feed their regular guests who attend the Salvation Army and clients […]
WIN have been busy building their ongoing relationship with the charity DrugFAM. DrugFAM’s primary purpose is to provide a lifeline to families, friends and partners affected by someone else’s addiction to drugs and/or alcohol and those who have been bereaved by substance misuse. They aim to ensure that those who turn to them are listened to, understood and supported. Sue Jackson, founder of WIN, is proud to now be an ambassador of DrugFAM. This connection […]
Sue Jackson Founder of Wokingham In Need was contacted by Troy Rahme a member of BNI – Loddon – the world’s leading business networking and referral organisation. He invited Sue to a meeting to tell the story of Wokingham In Need and what they had achieved and projects that were being organised. After hearing full details the chapter wanted to assist Wokingham In Need and organised a charity event which took place on December 12from […]
Two local companies joined together to help Wokingham In Need assist those in need over the Christmas Period. Nervecentre UK Limited Based in the centre of Wokingham – Staff collected toiletries, food, brand new hats, scarfs and clothing for the Homeless and Vulnerable in Wokingham. Vicky of NerveCentre UK said staff were delighted to be able to help the homeless and vulnerable in Wokingham. Vicky is pictured here handing over gifts to Sue Jackson – […]