FUNDRAISING

 

Seahorse SC has been fortunate to receive donations from individuals, businesses and local organisations for many years.

Swimmers and volunteers have also raised their own Club funds in all manner of ways, by organising jumble sales, coffee mornings, raffles, fashion shows, bingo nights, cheese and wine evenings, car boot sales, duck races, bike rides, sponsored swims and walks. 

This funding has enabled swimmers to compete in galas throughout the UK, obtain vital equipment to assist them in the pool, and to enjoy social functions and days out.

As well as regularly supporting the Rotary Club of Crewe's Christmas float with house-to-house collections, members of Seahorse are also encouraged to fundraise for other good causes and charities, by taking on challenging swims during their swimming sessions or by participating in events, such as sponsored walks. This gives members a sense of achievement and boosts their self esteem, while at the same time, improving their overall health. 

Seahorse members have raised over £17,500 for good causes and charities (including Rotary collections) in recent years, with £1,472 raised for BBC Children In Need (2017 -2023).

Children In Need

• 2023...(£206), 2022...(£570), 2021...(£125)
• 2020...(£200), 2019...(£166.60), 2018...(£105), 2017...(£100) 

Other Beneficiaries

• 2023 - St. Luke's Hospice (O. Daly) - £1126.37
• 2021 - Wingate Centre, Wrenbury (E. Carroll) - £145
• 2019 - Terrence Higgins Trust (N. Jones) - £155.80 
• 2019 - Beechmere Retirement Home, Crewe (Fire Fund) - £200
• 2018 - Aspire Charity (D. Adcock) - £120
• 2018 - North West Air Ambulance (S. Savage) - £350
• 2018 - St Luke's Hospice - £110
• 2017 - Stuart Bloor Wheelchair Appeal - £825.65
• 2016 - Critical Care Ward at Leighton Hospital - £200
• 2016 - Ronald McDonald House, Alder Hey Hospital (J. Hinde) - £800
• 2016 - Sports Relief (S. Savage) - £200
• 2015 - Friends for Leisure (R. Dutton) - £325
• 2015 - Downs Syndrome Awareness Day - £238
• 2014 - Motor Neurone Disease Association - £25
• 2014 - St Luke’s Hospice - £670
• 2013 - St Luke’s Hospice (S. Savage) - £350
• 2013 - One in Eleven Appeal at Leighton Hospital - £630
• 2011/12 - Newlife Foundation - £1935.25
• 2006 - The Crewe & Nantwich B.C. Mayor's Appeal - £422
• 1997 - Special Olympics Appeal - £931

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​CERTIFICATES & LETTERS OF APPRECIATION & CHEQUE PRESENTATIONS 

Thank you certificates from

Children in Need

2017 - 2023

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Presentation of £825.65 to 

Stuart Bloor's Wheelchair Appeal 

2017

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Presentation of £800 to the

Ronald McDonald House at Alder Hey Hospital

2016

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Thank you certificate from

World Down Syndrome Day

2015

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Letter of thanks from

St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice​

2014

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Presentation of £630 to the

One in Eleven Appeal at Leighton Hospital​

2013

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​Thank you certificate from the

Newlife Foundation (charity for disabled children)

2011

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