Dacorum charities in the running for share of £10,000
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Four charities in Dacorum have been shortlisted for a share of £10,000 as part of Ashton' s Estate Agents 2022 For Life's Great Causes charity campaign.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdEvery year, Ashtons is actively involved in numerous events and supports several local charities - and the estate agents is fundraising to reach its target of £10,000 which it will donate to charities within the local community.
The company wants to make this year's campaign bigger and better to support charities that have experienced a difficult time during the pandemic.
Ashtons wants the public to help decide which local charities in Hertfordshire deserve a little extra support this year.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdA shortlist of 20 local charities has been compiled from nominations received by the public, and the charities on this year’s shortlist are:
> Hector’s House> The Pepper Foundation> Age UK Dacorum> The Hospice of St Francis> The Ataxia Telangiectasia Society > Earthworks> Herts Welcomes Refugees> Carers in Hertfordshire> Potential Kids> Redbourn Community Group> Herts Vision Loss> The Hygiene Bank> JOCA> Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline> Appledown Rescue Kennels> Jubilee House Care Trust> Isabel Hospice
> Essex & Herts Air Ambulance> Youth Talk> Herts Inclusive Theatre.The online poll
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdAn online poll will be open for the public to vote for their favourite charity on Friday, January 14, at www.lifesgreatcauses.co.uk. The poll will run until Friday, February 4, when the winning three charities will be announced.
How will the money be distributed?
Rather than just one charity receiving £10,000, Ashtons will distribute the funds 50 per cent, 30 per cent and 20 per cent to the top three charities as voted for via the online poll.
Comment Guidelines
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.