Wainwright projects make progress
It is always good to follow up on your investments to see how they have performed, even though this may, at present, provide disappointing news. Supporters of the Worshipful Company of Actuaries’ Wainwright Walk of 2007 may also wish to see what has been done with their money, some £28 000. It was raised in support of existing youth projects with the Scouts, Shelter and the Children’s Society. We have therefore followed up on how your money was used, and the news is far from disappointing! This also provides us with the opportunity to thank all sponsors for their generosity.
Chief executive of The Scout Association, Derek Twine, writes about the new activity centre building at Gilwell Park: ”In the past few weeks, the old and dilapidated buildings related to the project have been demolished, and contractors have now commenced work on site. We had to put the project on hold for a few weeks to allow for the present site to be available for our National Winter Camp, with 2000 Scouts arriving at Gilwell for camping and activities for a full weekend in January — cold but fun! We are optimistic about keeping to schedule during the coming weeks, although clearly this is weather-dependent.”
Alan Gosschalk of Shelter writes about the Newham pilot project based in London: “It is now up-and-running across the country. Four other groundbreaking projects are running in Gloucestershire, Bristol, Knowsley, and four locations in Scotland. In addition, the team of regional coordinators is established, and the Children’s Legal Service is running. So the national initiative is now achieving all it was designed to.”
Kate Hurley of The Children’s Society writes: “Right Track makes childhood better by working directly with black and ethnic minority children and young people in Bristol who are either at risk of, or already involved with, the Youth Justice system. Since receiving the gift, the project has grown and developed, and last August we celebrated 10 years of working with young people in Bristol with an event at Circomedia. Guests included young people and their families and representatives from the local community. Another part of the gift went to support a Leading Edge worker whose aim is to ensure that young refugees and asylum seekers are offered inclusive, informed and safer experiences in our schools.”
All three charities reiterated their thanks to the Company and the sponsors for their generous support.
