FUNDRAISING Archives - Blackpool Social Club

09 Sep

Local band, Kind Hearted Thieves to host fundraising gig at Bootleg Social

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsGuide, Music & GigsBlackpool, bootleg social, FUNDRAISING, gig

Blackpool independent folk-rock band, Kind Hearted Thieves, have joined forces with chart-topping singer-songwriter Frank Turner on a powerful new single, “Sublime”, which is out now on all streaming platforms. More than just a song, Sublime marks the launch of a charitable GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for two local children to receive private autism assessments — helping them bypass the long NHS waiting lists, supporting them to access life-changing support sooner. This release is another example of Frank Turner's and Kind Hearted Thieves’ commitment to using music for good — combining emotional storytelling, grassroots activism, and a genuine DIY spirit.…

19 Feb

‘We’re Sew Done’ calls for help to get book done

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsLocal Newsart exhibition, Craft, crafts, crowdfunding, Exhibition, FUNDRAISING, Knitting, rec, women

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Back in September community arts organisation, Aunty Social opened the We're Sew Done exhibition at Blackpool Central Library highlighting street harassment and violence against women. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="34506" img_size="medium" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]The project was a response to the disappearance and murder of Sarah Everard and the subsequent movement to 'Reclaim the Streets'. Blackpool Social Club contributor Antonia Charlesworth wrote an article calling out to local women to share their experiences of street harassment on the Fylde Coast. It was this information provided the inspiration for Aunty Social's textile group, Knittaz with Attitude, to create pieces for the exhibition. We're Sew…

09 Nov

Wyre Community Lottery helps celebrate Christmas

David Simper0 CommentsLocal Newscommunity, FUNDRAISING, goodcauses, local, lottery, wyre

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Wyre Community Lottery is asking you to take a chance and buy a ticket for their exciting weekly lottery that raises money for good causes in Wyre. It's an example of local, community focused fund raising and has raised over £17,500 for local good causes since its launch. All good causes supported by the lottery benefit Wyre and its residents; so far thirty nine local groups have signed up to benefit. 1,000 £1 tickets are purchased every week and 20-30 of these are prize winners. The National Lottery supports so much nationally, but this lottery is designed to help out people…

01 Nov

Local youngster shows us all how charity begins at home

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsLocal NewsBlackpool, charity, Christmas shopping, FUNDRAISING, homeless, local news, Streetlife

Blackpool Social Club has recently found out about an awesome little fundraiser, who has been doing his bit to raise money and awareness for local homeless charity, Streetlife. Rook Ladish (age 7) was inspired and supported by his mum, Chelsea. We caught up with her to find out some more about this project and its inspiration. What made him choose Streetlife as a charity? I did the Big Sleep Out here in Blackpool in 2019, to raise funding for Streetlife. My late brother-in-law, Simon, was a huge supporter of this charity, and this went towards inspiring the choice. Rook had…

15 Jul

Strictly Dancing for the NHS

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsOpportunities, Theatre, Dance & PerformanceBALLROOM, dancing, FUNDRAISING, NHS, STRICTLY

Few things are so quintessentially Blackpool as ballroom dancing. Year after year, the nation tunes in to Strictly Come Dancing bedazzled by the glamourous gowns, agile steps and a variety of eager celebs, with eyes set on that important goal post: dancing at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Spotting the opportunity to merge primetime entertainment with a great cause, Crown Ballroom Productions Presents Strictly NHS. Ballroom Director, Alison Slinger, aims to bring together the dance world for a fantastic fundraising opportunity that gives back to our NHS heroes. The event will be held on Friday 26th February 2021 and invites 12…