The Bargain stall and charity quiz sheets in Belton have now raised over £20,000.00 since June 2006 shortly after the JGI reopened, the figure was passed at the Mammoth Sale at the JGI on September 20th. when that event alone brought in over £280.00 Originally the group ran as The Friends of the JGI and raised money just to help the halls trustees keep the building going but with that on an even keel they reformed as Belton Charity Fundraises so that as well as continuing to support the JGI they now make donations to other village groups and local organisations.
The main sources of income are the monthly stall at the JGI, the Mammoth Sales and stalls at the Craft Fair/ car boots at the New Road Sport and Leisure Centre as well as the quiz sheets set throughout the winter months by Gloria Swan who also sorts all the stalls donations. Other members of the “Fundraisers” are Jack Fuller, (chairman) and Wilma Fuller, Maureen Boreham and Brian Swan, We also have regular help from Eileen Webb and Ron Boreham with extra assistance at our larger events.
The group would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has donated to the stall or supported us in any way over the eight years, we always welcome donations of stock, almost any items are appreciated except those that run on mains electricity and items of used clothing. If you can help please call Gloria on 01493 780776 or contact any of the other “Fundraiser Group” members. At the moment any items suitable for the various Christmas stalls would be most welcome. Congratulations to all involved from the web site.