Menu

Preston charity raises £48,000 for the poor in Rwanda

Posted on - 6th February, 2024 - 1:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Campaigns, Charities, Education, Fulwood, People, Preston News, Proud Preston
Rwanda Group Trust receive updates from the groups they help. Pic: RGT
Rwanda Group Trust receive updates from the groups they help. Pic: RGT

Rwanda Group Trust, a Preston charity, raised over £48,000 last year to help the poor in Rwanda.

The trust holds tabletop sales, takes donations and has fundraising events such as a keep fit class every Wednesday at St Anthony’s Church in Fulwood.

On 10 February they are holding another tabletop sale at St Anthony’s Annexe, with the hopes of raising money this year. In just four months of sales, their efforts came to around £1500 from the tabletop events alone.

Read more: Big revamp of Waddecar Scout Centre planned near Preston

The trust, which was set up by late Preston teacher, Joe Bamber, give their donations to help provide education, shelter, food and healthcare in Rwanda.

Joe Bamber’s family, daughters Judith and Clare, raised £13,000 to build a classroom in memory of their late father which began being built in January.

Clare, one of late Joe Bamber’s daughters. Pic: Blog Preston

They receive updates from the four groups they support in Rwanda – in Kigali, Cyangugu, Gikongoro and Nyundo.

In Cyangugu the group’s money helped 180 people with medical insurance, 24 children with school fees and meals, 20 families with food and clothing, 2 people with healthcare and 3 families with housing.

Alongside the updates, they receive messages of thanks.

Read more: Longridge coffee morning raises over £10,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Father Fabian in Nyundo said: “Thank you for your support over the past year.

“In addition to regular instalments, you generously helped us during the floods in May. We never forget that.

“To close this year you send us an abundant instalment that came at the right time, a difficult time. Some people were very much in need and you relieved them, thank you.”

For more information, or to donate you can visit the Rwanda Group Trust’s website. 

Subscribe: Keep in touch directly with the latest headlines from Blog Preston, join our WhatsApp channel and subscribe for our twice-a-week email newsletter. Both free and direct to your phone and inbox.

Read moreSee the latest Preston news and headlines 

Share
Preston in pictures Preston - The Continental PH 241109Preston - 2,3,4 East Cliff Gardens 241109Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 7 East Cliff 241109Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 6 East Cliff 241109Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 8 East Cliff 241109Sentinel Shunter Ribble Rail Sentinel 33027 Jim Martin View more
Advertisement
Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement
News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement
Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails