Creative health charity Independent Arts have been chosen to take part in the well-known Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year.
The online campaign which lasts just one week, starts at 12 noon on Giving Tuesday, 28th November, and enables donations to the Island-based small charity to be matched double – making twice the impact.
Ageing Artfully campaign
This year, with funding for all charities very much squeezed, Independent Arts is asking supporters to consider giving to their Ageing Artfully campaign because it will mean that donations are doubled.
Lisa Gagliani, chief executive says,
“We understand that everyone has cut back on spending this year, everything has gone up.
“This is a way for supporters to say thank you, without it costing a lot, and it will mean that weekly services for older people here in our community who have come to rely on their weekly hit of SingAbout, Dance Makers or Creative Cafe, can continue.”
“It honestly makes my week”
The funding towards these groups, will help to support participants like Pete, a Cowes SingAbout Participant, who said,
“I’ve gotten used to not doing things, but now, coming here on a Tuesday to sing, it honestly makes my week. The friendship is the main thing.”
The charity has secured £4,500 worth of funding already, from WightFibre and The Reed Foundation, but it will only be able to access these funds if the public unlock them through giving during the campaign.
Show your support
The campaign runs for exactly seven days to 12 noon on 5th December, but the charity hopes that most supporters will give early, from 12 noon on 28th November to help reach their matched funds as quickly as possible.
What do I need to do?
- Add a calendar reminder to your diary Tuesday 28th November at 12.00 including this link which will take you to our campaign page. At that time precisely, a donate button will appear – it won’t be there until the campaign starts.
- Have your 3D secure debit or credit card ready when you make your donation.
- Share Independent Arts Ageing Artfully campaign page with friends and family!
News shared by Ralph on behalf of Independent Arts. Ed
