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(Registered Charity No: 1042479)

Each year the Mayor uses their term in office to raise funds for charitable causes.  In 2010-11 the Mayor will be supporting both a well-established local organisation and a fairly new national establishment.

 

Croydon Opportunity Pre-School Group (COPG)

Based at the Oasis Academy Children's Centre in Malling Close, Croydon, this invaluable group offers sessional day care for any child with a special need from three months old, as well as catering for mainstream children from the age of two.  The children are looked after by a team of highly qualified and experienced staff.  Since it was launched in 1975, COPG places almost as much emphasis on parental support as it does on childcare provision.  It is currently the only sessional day care setting that takes pre-school children with a special need from such a young age.  Its provision is deeply appreciated by local families with a special needs child.  The charity is registered with OFSTED and received an 'outstanding' report on its last inspection in 2009.

 

Help for Heroes

Launched only in 2007, Help for Heroes is a new charity that aims to provide additional support to servicemen and women injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Its initial focus is to raise funds that help provide the rehabilitation facilities so important in enabling the injured to rebuild their lives.  Supporting the charity offers an opportunity for people to demonstrate in practical ways their appreciation and support for members of the armed forces at a time when there is a sadly increasing need to support casualties from current operations.

All contributions to the charity fund during the year will be received with thanks and appreciation by Mayor on behalf of those who stand to benefit. Cheques should be made payable to:

The Mayor's Charity Appeal (Registered Charity No: 1042479)

and sent to:

The Mayor's Parlour
Town Hall, Katharine Street
Croydon
CR9 1XW
020 8760 5764

The Mayor's charity is registered for tax purposes those who donate during the year are invited, where appropriate, to do so with the benefit of Gift Aid thereby enabling tax to be recovered.  This enables tax to be reclaimed and enhances the value of the donation.  A form is available for anyone choosing to contribute in this way.