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WightAID

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.

18, June 2018·2 min read

WightAID helps 64 charities in less than two years

With the support of Isle of Wight Businesses, WightAID has been able to help 64 charities in less than two years, with over £186,000 being granted.

3, July 2024·2 min read

WightAID allocates £8,000 to local causes, helping Isle of Wight’s communities

Low-income families and Island history preservation among good causes to benefit from WightAID latest grants

6, April 2020·2 min read

No Isle of Wight family will go without food or shelter over next three months say charities

All groups share a common vision – that no family on the Isle of Wight will go without food or shelter over next three months

30, August 2019·1 min read

Don’t miss out on the ‘Five steps to £500’ initiative

£500 is at lower end of grants available through WightAID, but could be just what you need to kick start your project.

29, September 2023·1 min read

WightAID awards £8,500 to support seven Isle of Wight charitable initiatives

WightAID allocates £8,500 to seven Isle of Wight charities, supporting varied local projects

2, March 2017·3 min read

£20k boost for Isle of Wight charities thanks to WightAID

Six charities on the Isle of Wight have received funding from WightAID, the organisation that raises funds from Island businesses and distributes it to charities and good causes.

Geoff Underwood, Trustee of Wight Aid present the grant cheque to Ryde R. C. Captain Graham Reeve and Club President Pete Allsopp. L to R Graham Reeve, Geoff Underwood, Pete Allsopp

16, October 2018·2 min read

WightAID donation boosts Coastal Four boat-building project

Ryde Rowing Club – in conjunction with the Isle of Wight boat builders AB Composites – will build a new mould for a Coastal Four, allowing IW rowing clubs the chance to have competitive racing Coastal Fours built on the Island.

25, November 2016·2 min read

Wight Aid Foundation award £50,000 to local charities

The Wight Aid Foundation what's this? has granted £50,000 to local charities in their first round of grant applications.

Cowes Sailability – Steve Porter, WightAID trustee (left) and Nicola and Terry Young (right) present Cowes Sailability representatives with their donation.

5, May 2023·3 min read

WightAID donates nearly £6,000 to boost eight Isle of Wight organisations

Eight diverse Isle of Wight organisations benefit from WightAID donations, empowering community initiatives and inclusivity

12, December 2016·1 min read

Funding boost for rape and sexual abuse support service

The Wight Aid Foundation recently presented £10,000 to Yellow Door, a rape and sexual abuse support centre on the Isle of Wight.

WightAid's canine mascot, Mavis, with the May 2024 cheque

14, May 2024·3 min read

WightAID’s mascot, Mavis, helps distribute £22,860 to local Isle of Wight charities

WightAID boosts local charities with grants enhancing Isle of Wight community life

8, February 2019·3 min read

Rock for Good returns to Ryde with eight hours of live music

Rock for Good returns to Ryde next week, when a whole host of live acts perform at Coburg's in Ryde to help raise money for WightAID.

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