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Raise money for Puzzle

The Puzzle Centre needs around £200,000 a year from voluntary contributions to continue its service each year.

You can donate your time to raise money in a number of ways:

• The Puzzle Ball

• Friends of Puzzle

• Local Associations and Organisations

• Go it alone!

 

  Puzzle Ball

 

The Puzzle Centre holds a triannual fundraising Ball.  The inaugural Ball was held in July 2006 at Pendley Manor, nr Tring.  Its aim was raise £10,000 which would cover the cost of the Puzzle Centre moving to its new premises at Middle Claydon.  The Ball raised £25,000.

 

In 2009, the Ball was held on Saturday 4^th July at Horwood House near Buckingham.  The Ball raised £35,000.

 

All our fundraising Balls are organised by a committee of parents, staff, supporters, all giving their time and energies for free.  We are tremendously grateful for this valuable support and if you would like to get involved in our next Ball due summer 2012…..please let us know!!

 

Friends of Puzzle

Puzzle is currently putting together a “Friends of Puzzle scheme” and details will be on the website shortly.

 

 Fundraising in the Community

 

The Puzzle Centre has always hugely valued the support of organisations, businesses and associations in the wider community.  

 

Below is a list of these organisations.

 

• Buckingham Inner Wheel

• Buckingham Bikes

• Claydon Fete Organising Committee

• Claydon Parish

• Claydon Women’s Institute

• Cymbeline Masonic Lodge

• Rotary Club of Winslow

• Padbury Choir

• St. Laurence Church, Winslow

• Winslow Fellowship

• Winslow Rainbow Guides

• The Lions Club of Winslow

• Winslow Show

• Abbey / Santander

• Connells Estate Agents

• Trekbikes

• Waitrose  Buckingham

 

We value the partnerships we currently have and we are always looking to build more relationships. If you think that your community group or company might be interested in hearing more about the Puzzle Centre, please call Mandy Lawler on 01296 733900, who can arrange for our Director or member of staff to visit and give a talk about the Puzzle Centre, its children and its work.

 

Go it Alone!!

In the past supporters have climbed, ran, cycled and many other challenges to support the Puzzle Centre and its children.  We know for some it was a real effort, but are grateful for all their hard work and commitment to us.

 

Some of our success stories:

 

• A Trustee and his wife organised a dinner and auction within their village and raised £2,696.00

• Another Trustee ran a fun run and raised £200

• A supporter ran the London Marathon in 2009 ad raised £623

 

If you have a hobby/interest, maybe you could set yourself a challenge and raise money for the Puzzle Centre?

 

Here are some of ideas:

• Running  5K, 10K, half or even a full marathon

• Bike rides— London to Brighton ??

• Walking

• Trying to beat a world record!!

• Swimming

• Bed push!

• Sitting in a bath of beans

• Having your head shaved

• Getting your beard shaved off!!

 

Often children want to get involved and support, so why not make it a family challenge!

• Sponsored silence!!

• Sponsored toddle

• Sponsored treasure hunt

• Sponsored skip

• No TV for a week

• No playstation or Nintendo DS for a week!!

• Walk to school for a week.

 

If you are keen to raise money and want to know how the Puzzle Centre can support your endeavours,

Last Updated: September 2009