The Society ran a ‘Have your Say’ campaign for members and local residents to select a charity, from a shortlist of six, for the Society to support in 2025 as its community partner. The result was so close that the top two charities, Gravesham Sanctuary and the Repair Cafe (see separate community project page) will be supported for the next 3 years.
Matthew Guest, General Manager of Gravesham Sanctuary provided the following statement to members:
“Gravesham Sanctuary are truly grateful to the amazing team and members at Gravesham Friendly for the kind generosity and encouraging support towards our work. Your contribution will go towards covering rental and running costs of our day centre, which will enable us to help our guests access essential means of support in order to get the care and direction they need.”
In addition to the support over the next 3 years, the Society also donated £107 to Gravesham Sanctuary to match the number of votes cast at the AGM.
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