ALL proceeds from the day will be shared between 4 local charities.
Leicestershire Search & Rescue
Leicestershire Search & Rescue (LeicSAR) is a non-profit organisation, made up entirely of emergency volunteers, providing vital support and assistance to the emergency services, local authorities and the general public.
Our volunteers share a common interest, which is providing a professional, reliable and vital service to the people of Leicestershire and surrounding areas, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are a registered charity our number is 1150100.
Our main purpose is to assist in the search for vulnerable missing persons in urban, rural and lowland areas, this includes children, the elderly or those who are suffering from an Illness be it physically or mentally. On occasions, we are utilised to search for injured persons, as a result of this all of our volunteers are fully equipped and trained in First Aid, with at least one trained Trauma Medic per search team.
In addition to search & rescue, we also provide support and assistance at major/critical incidents, which include fires, floods and rail/air disasters. Assistance to emergency services during adverse weather conditions, by providing 4×4 vehicle support, delivering essential supplies, transporting members of staff or patients, evacuation transport and even offering help to stranded members of the public. We also offer marshal cover and support at private or community events.
As a voluntary run scheme, we rely heavily on the support of the local community and businesses to offer donations and sponsorship to ensure that we can deliver this vital service.
Soft Touch Arts is an award winning Leicestershire charity, established in 1986, they use arts, media and music activities to make positive life changes for disadvantaged young people by supporting them to develop creative, social and employability skills.
For young people who lack opportunities or have challenges in their lives it can be hard to look forward to a positive future. Their projects help them get back on track when things have gone wrong, build the confidence and resilience to change negative or risky behaviours, and progress to lead more fulfilling lives.
Different agencies refer young people to their projects and their work responds to and tackles local and national issues such as antisocial behaviour and unhealthy lifestyles.
“We believe creativity gives young people more positive choices in their lives. We know it works because we have seen it happen”
The Travers Foundation is a volunteer run Charity that provides financial support to local 13 to 30 year-olds to help them realise their dreams in sport, music and performing arts. We help by nurturing the talent of local teams, groups and individuals in Rutland, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire.
Community Wishes’ mission as a charity is to grant wishes to people who are suffering financial hardship, illness or disability regardless of youth or age. Community Wishes is a voluntary organisation, relying on community support and generosity. Community Wishes has now fullfilled over 100 wishes.