Longfield Trust has been chosen by Stroud District Council’s staff and councillors as its charity of the year.
The charity, based in Burleigh, Minchinhampton, provides `hospice at home’ care for people with life-limiting illnesses and support for their families.
“Longfield Trust is a fantastic charity to support, and we’re planning a wide range of activities to contribute towards the £4million it needs to raise every year,” said SDC Charity Group chairs Rachael Lythgoe and Louisa Sanderson.
“We’re looking forward to supporting events organised by Longfield - including its Summer Fete on 3 August - as well as hosting our own.”
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Fundraising for the charity has already started, with four members of staff taking part in the annual Longfield Run the Rainbow – a 5k race during which participants run through clouds of powder paint, bubbles and foam.
Clare Davis, Longfield CEO said:
“We are incredibly honoured and thrilled to be named Stroud District Council's Charity of the Year. This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters who work tirelessly to provide essential care and support to our community.
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“We look forward to collaborating with the council to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those we serve in the Stroud district."
The council has supported Longfield’s Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign for a number of years. Volunteers collect Christmas trees from homes in January which are then recycled into bark chippings and biofuel.
“A number of Longfield campaigns are based on recycling which is close to our hearts at Stroud District Council,” said Rachael and Louisa.
“SDC employees benefit from up to three volunteering days per year, so this year we will be providing practical support by collecting Christmas trees and helping to sort recycled clothing and items for sale in the Longfield charity shops.”
Find out more about Longfield here: https://longfield.org.uk/
Each year council employees and councillors are invited to nominate a local charity to support, then vote for their favourite from a shortlist.
Last year the council’s charity of the year was Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home and it raised £1,195.
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