Date published: 22 January 2016 by Digital Team

Harold Wood Friends Group from Essex are celebrating a fantastic fundraising total! The group run a charity shop in Harold Wood and have also held various fundraising events throughout the year.

In December they had a record breaking month raising £9,800 through the shop and outside events.

One event alone led by the Mayor of Havering Cllr. Brian Eagling with support from his wife, local volunteers, friends and family raised an amazing £2,809.

Collecting for ten nights this fundraiser saw volunteers visit local households with Santa in tow.

Pauline Obee MBE Rainbow Trust Patron and Volunteer said:

“We are delighted to have held a spectacular fundraising event for Rainbow Trust. It’s such a great opportunity for people to have some fun while raising awareness for such a worthy cause”.

Emma Haines, Director of Marketing and Fundraising at Rainbow Trust says:

“It’s really great to see local community groups such as the Harold Wood Friends Group host events like this. We want to thank them and all the people who attended and donated to Rainbow Trust. We have a care team in Essex which supports local families across the region so this money will really help these families with a seriously ill child receive the vital support we provide”.