Twelve local causes benefit from Weymouth Mayor's Christmas Fund

Cheques have been handed out by Cllr Ann Weaving

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 15th Dec 2022

A total of 12 local groups and organisations have benefitted through the Mayor of Weymouth's Christmas Fund Appeal this year.

£1,127 has been split between them, with cheques handed over at the council offices this week.

Mayor Cllr Ann Weaving chose to support:

  • Lantern Trust
  • The Bus Shelter
  • Weymouth Food Bank
  • Talking Newspaper
  • Veterans Hub
  • Samaritan
  • Salvation Army
  • Dorset Echo Toy Appeal
  • The Nest
  • MV Freedom
  • Social Inclusion Group
  • Soul Food

Cllr Weaving said:

“I was delighted to raise over £1,127 to support local groups and organisations to benefit from this year’s Mayor’s Christmas Fund appeal.

"It’s important to spread a little joy across the festive period and provide some extra support to those who need it the most in Weymouth. The fund serves to meet the most critical needs of our communities.”

The fund is run by Weymouth Town Council each year, and administered by Weymouth and Portland Lions Club.

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