21 charities benefitting from this year’s Saffery Rotary Walk
Local charities set to benefit from this year’s Saffery Rotary round the island walk have been revealed.
Walk chairman Simon Milsted said it was proud to be supporting so many wonderful local charities this year.
‘We have the difficult task of deciding which charities will benefit each year, but we are confident in our selection,’ he said.
‘The continued financial support and commitment of our sponsor, Saffery Trust, ensures that all of the money raised by our walkers and those who sponsor them will be available to benefit these local charities.’
The selection represents a diverse range of charity sectors across the island, such as healthcare, sport, social care, arts, and leisure.
Last year more than £100,000 was distributed to 25 different charities and not-for-profit organisations.
Mr Milsted added that the walk hoped to achieve another record-breaking year.
‘Both through the number of sign-ups and money raised,’ he said.
An early bird discounted rate of £32 is still available for those who register for the walk now.
'Do not hesitate,' Mr Milsted said.
The annual event, now in its 26th year, takes place on Saturday 8 June. The 39-mile trek around the entire coast of Guernsey sets off at 4.30am.
More than 150 individuals and more than five relay teams have already taken advantage of the discounted rate.
Saffery Trust director Lisa Vizia said the company's continued sponsorship of the walk was very important.
‘We take this responsibility very seriously,’s she said.
‘The annual walk reflects our core values and this contribution to wider island life is a big priority to us.
‘The 21 chosen charities are so deserving, and the Guernsey community will benefit immensely from the money raised by this fantastic event.
‘We encourage you to sign up now to play your part in making a real difference to so many charities.’
Registration is open for individuals and relay teams, with details about the family walk due to be released later in the year.
To register for the walk visit: www.safferyrotarywalk.org.gg. Early bird entry at £32 ends at midnight on 31 January.
The 21 chosen charities
Action for Children, Guernsey Youth Housing Service – Starter kits for young people setting up their first home
Autism Guernsey – Social media scheduling software
Bright Tights – New website
Carers Guernsey – Christmas hampers for unpaid carers
Church of Scotland – Specialist lift for independent accessibility to the church and community hall
Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association – New carpet for the meeting room
Guernsey Arts Commission – Multi-sensory additions for the ‘Inclusion’ project
Guernsey Chest & Heart – Provision of a medical grade cooling system for blood testing cartridges
Guernsey Child Contact Centre – Refurbish the small outdoor area to allow contact in a secure and safe outside environment
Guernsey Friends of Maggie’s – Small second-hand van for fundraising events
Guernsey Mind – Publicly accessible defibrillator at its centre in Arsenal Road
Guernsey Mobility Let’s Go Group – Funding the mini-Olympics for Year 5 at St Martins School in the 2024 Paralympic year
Guernsey Rangers Football Club – New storage shed
Guernsey Sailing Trust – Buoyancy Aids for participants
Little Buttons Charitable Trust Preschool – Specialist removable fencing to provide segmented areas and safe play in the hall
Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Charitable Trust – Cultural exchange for 12 young people to Les Masnieres battle site
Safety Night-time Economy Team – Personal safety alarms
Saumarez Park Spider Web – New fencing separating the spider web play area from the stream
The Amalgamated Boxing Club – Free-standing boxing bags
The Lihou Charity – New climbing equipment
Wheels for You – Fun2Go trike for accessible cycling
