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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.

7, June 2022·1 min read

Gatsby-themed Glam Ball raises £33,000 for WightAID Foundation

Almost 200 people attended the WightAID Glam Ball where £33,000 was raised for good causes

WightAID donors Marianne And Richard Atterbury presenting a cheque with representatives of the charities and WightAID trustees…and Mavis the dog!

29, June 2023·1 min read

Grants from WightAID make waves: Sailors with disabilities and others to benefit

Isle of Wight charities receive £11,000 from WightAID, boosting disabled sailing and other community projects

9, January 2020·4 min read

Isle of Wight bands ‘Rock for Good’ to raise money for WightAid

Rock for Good has established itself as a highlight on the Isle of Wight's musical calendar. Rachel Rocks reports back from the most recent fundraising event

19, September 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight businessman spearheads new WightAID charity

WightAID is a new charity that raises funds from businesses operating on the Island, and distributes it to a range of charities and good causes on the Isle of Wight.

The latest charities to benefit from WightAID grants are, from left,: Sandown Aviation Men’s Sheds, White Horse CIC, Sandown and Historical Association, Terry Shaw, cheque holder representative from the Unite union, who are WightAID donors/supporters; The Arukah Project CIC.Mavis the WightAID dog is pictured front

20, March 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight causes receive £10,000 boost from WightAID’s latest grants

Seven Isle of Wight causes benefit from WightAID's generous latest donation round

6, October 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight charities benefit from Wight AID grants

Thanks to donations to Wight AID from IFPL, Westridge Limited, Rouse Limited, Glanvilles and public donations, three local charities have benefited from funding.

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

13, February 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight community safety charity picks up support from WightAid

Supported by the emergency services and local authorities, The Bobby Scheme provides a free service to elderly and vulnerable people, particularly victims of burglary and domestic violence, by promoting crime prevention and fire safety initiatives.

19, August 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Crisis Committee now on hold after £103,000 shared with good causes

The appeal raised over £47,000 and with grants from each of the trusts and foundations on the committee an amazing £103,000 was distributed to charities helping Islanders during the Covid-19 crisis