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WightAID launched on the 14th September 2016 spearheaded by Geoff Underwood, owner of local technology firm IFPL and President of the Chamber of Commerce.

Wight AID’s trustees are all local business leaders: Bestival founder Rob da Bank, Claire Willis MD from Isle of Wight Radio, local artist Brian Marriott, Steve Porter of Steve Porter Transport, Sue Lucas Partner at Moore Stephens and Partner Nick Hessey from Glanvilles.

Below are some of the articles mentioning WightAID.

Large crowds of people watching the main stage performance at Isle of Wight Festival

5, June 2026·1 min read

Win a pair of sold-out Isle of Wight Festival tickets through WightAID’s silent auction

WightAID is auctioning a pair of tickets to the sold-out Isle of Wight Festival

WightAID founder Geoff Underwood, WightAID trustee Brian Marriott, a representative from The Parenting Network, Steve Double from Operation Geranium , a representative from The Ickle Pickles Children Charity, donor/supporter Lisa Butler, of Rouse Ltd, a representative of Forever Wild at Heart, WightAID trustee Steve Porter, and the Wroxall Woollies

13, April 2026·3 min read

WightAID awards more than £13,500 to six Isle of Wight good causes in 2026 opener

Six Isle of Wight organisations share £13,500 in WightAID's first 2026 grant round.

lots of five pound and twenty pound notes sterling cash money

5, February 2026·2 min read

Robin Hill Adventure Park raises over £10,000 to support Isle of Wight families in need

Robin Hill Adventure Park raises £10,000 for local families through WightAID partnership

Geoff Underwood, David Jackson, representatives of the Seaview Sailing Trust and Brighstone Primary School

30, January 2026·2 min read

Local charities invited to apply for WightAID grants after £71,106 distributed in 2025

WightAID invites Isle of Wight causes to apply for grants as it begins its tenth year

People sitting in the garden on a summer day as the presentations take place

16, September 2025·2 min read

WightAID celebrates with fundraising garden party, raising over £40,000 for local causes

WightAID raises over £40,000 at a garden party, supporting local Isle of Wight charities

Wight Aid recipients with donors holding a large cheque

24, April 2025·2 min read

WightAID grants empower Islanders with funding for youth and community initiatives

Local charities receive funding from WightAID to support a range of community projects

From left, Emma from YES! Creative Beats, Donna from Alzheimer`s Café, Rebecca, headteacher, and Samantha, teacher, from Brighstone CE Primary School, Craig from Brighstone Youth FC, presenting the cheque WightAid trustee Brian Marriott, Mark and Jake from the Footprint Trust. Yetta from Yes! And, front, Mavis the WightAid dog

26, March 2025·3 min read

WightAid awards nearly £9,000 to support local charities and community projects

In its latest round, WightAid funds community projects aimed at vulnerable communities

Footprint trust thermometers

27, February 2025·2 min read

The Footprint Trust awarded grant for 1,000 thermometers to help Island residents

The Footprint Trust receives funding for 1,000 thermometers to help locals manage home heating

Representative of IW Pony Club, Cat, a nursery nurse from the neonatal unit, Graeme Burnett from Ventnor Cricket Club, representative of Ventnor Youth FC, Jon Carter, WightAID donor from Betapak, reps from Ventnor Carnival Association, and WightAID founder Geoff Underwood. Front is Mavis, the WightAID dog.

28, November 2024·2 min read

Community and school projects receive vital support from WightAID donations

Local charity and sports clubs receive crucial funding from WightAID's grant round

September 2024 Charity Cheque Presentation

31, October 2024·3 min read

WightAid supports Island families with respite breaks amid latest charity giving

WightAID's latest donation round helps The Getaway Foundation provide holidays for struggling families

WightAID July grant recipients

1, October 2024·2 min read

WightAID supports diverse Isle of Wight causes with new round of grants

WightAID funding supports vital community and environmental projects on the Island

People standing outside a building with a giant cheque from Wight Aid

31, July 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight charities benefit from WightAID’s latest funding round

Charitable trust and various community groups receive support from WightAID's gifting

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