We are thrilled to have been chosen as Squire’s Long Ditton’s Charity of the Year! The team at Squires chose us for our work in the local community and will support us in the coming year, raising awareness and money. Across their 16 branches, in 2023 Squire’s raised over £23,000 for local charities, primarily from special fundraising events.

The first of these events was the Plantathon, which involved some of our staff, including CEO Rob Mills, and residents from our independent living schemes heading down to the garden centre to plant autumn containers! We were very busy creating beautiful planters containing hebes, pansies, violas, and daffodil bulbs. Each planter sold for £12, with all proceeds coming to us.

So many planters were purchased that we raised £430! We want to thank everyone who came along and bought a planter, and also to Squire’s Long Ditton for arranging such a fun and well-organised event! All the money raised will help us in our vision of building a thriving Elmbridge community and will fund our efforts to support local people.

We are looking forward to the continuation of this partnership, so watch this space for details of upcoming events!