Making It Happen in Harrogate has been developed by Harrogate Brigantes Rotary Club. The idea’s a simple one. People who need a reasonably-priced item to make a big difference to their lives can apply for funding.
The money comes from a setting-up grant made by the Rotary Club. Thereafter local companies who “want to make a difference” donate a fixed amount on a monthly basis. And it really does work. For instance:
Rotarian Mike Hammond, who is running the scheme, said “These are the kind of small household items which have made a big difference to the lives of these people. It isn’t the amount spent that’s important. It’s targeting what they specifically need and getting it to them as quickly as possible that can change their lives.”
If you or your company could help by making a regular donation for six months, a year or even longer, then you would make a real difference to people like these who are turning their lives around. If you’d like to know more, please contact
Mike Hammond at
harrogatebrigantesrotary@hotmail.co.uk
