Surrey Police Band primarily supports the Chief Constable’s charity, which is nominated each year by members of Surrey Police. The Band’s yearly concert series at Normandy Village Hall in Guildford, along with other performances, help to fundraise for these charities and assist in spreading awareness of the work they do. The band annually supports the Royal British Legion, the Army Benevolent Fund and Pyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care; and have also supported SSAFA on several concerts, plus our concert series charities as follows:
2024-2025 – The Lucy Rayner Foundation.
The Lucy Rayner Foundation offers several different support services for people with mental health challenges and are actively involved in several projects to help raise awareness running a series of successful fundraising events to support their efforts.
Whilst recognising that mental health challenges and the associated stigma are huge issues which take no account of age, race or personal situation, the plight of young adults is the foundation’s key driver with an understanding that if we correctly recognise and diagnose these issues in early adulthood, we can help support and empower individuals to get the help they so desperately need.
To find out more about the charity visit: https://thelucyraynerfoundation.com
2022-2023 – Big Leaf Foundation
Big Leaf Foundation aims to provide a nurturing programme of activities, projects and events, that focus on combating social isolation for displaced young people across Surrey. It has grown from a single summer camp to providing year round support. We want the young people we work with to be excited about the opportunities available to them, and to value their unique talents and abilities so that they can rediscover their potential and move forward with renewed optimism. Community is at the heart of what we do. One of the key aims is to cultivate a genuine welcome for the young people we support and we are exceptionally grateful to the donors, partner organisations and the wider community who give their time, expertise and commitment and without whom we couldn’t do this work.
To find out more about Big Leaf Foundation visit: www.bigleaffoundation.org.uk
2021-2022 – Woking Mind
Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem. Most of us will know someone who is struggling or you may have challenges of your own. The reality of poor mental health is that it can happen to all kinds of people, from any walk of life and background. It can affect all areas of a person’s life from their social iterations to financial situation. And it doesn’t just affect the lives of those struggling, but also the people around them. However, when there is the right combination of clinical, social and emotional support, people can and do start to experience positive changes in their mental health.
Surrey Police Band is delighted to be able to support this local charity as we take back to the stage during 2021 following the Covid19 pandemic. Read more about Woking Mind now.
2018-2019 – SERV SSL Blood Runners
ServSSL is a volunteer after-hours blood-bike/runner service, which is used by all hospitals in Surrey and South London. Hospitals do not keep a large supply of blood and other required fluids/equipment at the hospital due to budgetary constraints. Instead, they are stored at the blood bank at St Georges inTooting, and hospitals can order on demand. However, the NHS Blood Service charges the hospitals to transport the fluid to them, and there is usually only one NHSBT vehicle overnight.
This usually means any orders would then be transferred by courier, who generally charge additional fees for the specialist transfer, or it will end up transferred for free by Serv and its counterparts in surrounding areas.
You can read more about the vital work that ServSSL do by clicking here.
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