Mayor raises £13,600 for local charities
The Mayor of Eastbourne has presented two charities with £6,800 each, at the culmination of a year of fundraising for both good causes.
Councillor Vaughan said: "I am delighted to present these two local charities with funds to support their excellent work in improving people's lives.
"Thank you to everyone who helped raise this money by coming along to my events throughout the year and making them such a success."
The Mayor's fundraising events included her Charity Ball, Christmas Dinner, quiz nights and a sponsored walk.
Sean Towey, Fundraising Coordinator and Mentor at A Band of Brothers (aBOB), said: "We are truly humbled with the support extended by Councillor Vaughan over the past year, not only in the monies that have been raised which is significant in respect of keeping our doors open (52 weeks a year, including Christmas Day and New Years Day), but also in raising aBOB's local profile.
"Many of our mentors and mentees were actively involved with her extensive fundraising programme - experiences which in their own right were really positive, given so many of the aBOB men are actively committed to serving their community."
Claire Howell, Director of The Old Bank Wellbeing Trust, said: "We are so grateful for the hard work of the Mayor and her supporters.
"We provided over 6,000 counselling sessions for all ages last year, and this funding will enable more people to access the counselling they need at a price they can afford."
The Mayor's chosen charities this year are The Chaseley Trust and Leaf Hall Disability Access Fund, with a host of fundraising events planned from September onwards.
Pictured: The Mayor of Eastbourne presenting cheques to Sean Towey (left) and Claire Howell (right).
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