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Events
There are lots of exciting things happening at the Trust...
SCT INTERVIEW ON PREMIER RADIO
CITY TREASURE HUNT
NEW CHARITY SHOP
10K LONDON RUN
DON'T MISS SCT LIVE ON PREMIER RADIO
Don't miss YourTime director Brent Clark and employee Marguerita Duncalf speaking on Premier's 'Woman to Woman' programme, this Thursday morning from 11:15-11:45! Brent will be giving the latest news about YourTime, and Marguerita will be sharing her inspirational story of hope.
Listen live in London on Medium Wave 1305, 1332, 1413; nationally on Sky Digital 0123, Freeview 725 and DAB. Or click HERE to listen online.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Pruett on elizabeth.pruett@sct.org.uk
CITY WORKERS GO HEAD TO HEAD IN CHARITY TREASURE HUNT
On Monday night, around 80 City workers competed for the ultimate prize – a gold trophy and the honour of becoming the Spitalfields Crypt Trust City Treasure Hunt Champions. Fourteen different teams gathered at the SOCIeTY Bar and Restaurant in Blackfriars to have fun, challenge themselves and support the work of Spitalfields Crypt Trust.
Working with some of the most disadvantaged people living on the edge of the City, Spitalfields Crypt Trust offers a range of high-quality support, rehabilitation and training services to individuals who are facing problems of homelessness, alcohol, drugs, poverty or social isolation.
The winning team ‘Z Marks the Spot’ (pictured left), made up of Lloyds TSB employees, summed up the evening by saying, “Nice walk around London, good puzzles, nice atmosphere of fun.”
For many City workers, the Treasure Hunt was a chance to socialise with colleagues while contributing life-changing funds to help individuals struggling with homelessness and addiction. As the team from The Bookshop Loughton said, “It was an interesting and enjoyable experience – and all the better for being in aid of a good cause.”
Several teams that competed on Monday are regulars at the Spitalfields Crypt Trust Pub Quiz, held at the Water Poet, 9-11 Folgate Street, London E1 6BX every other Monday at 7pm. The next Pub Quiz will be held on Monday 23 May. Please email Stephen Armstrong at stephen.armstrong@sct.org.uk to register your interest and for more information on how to take part in the Pub Quiz or in future Treasure Hunts.
NEW CHARITY SHOP IN LEYTONSTONE
PRESS RELEASE by the Spitalfields Crypt Trust
Those in Leytonstone on the lookout for a bargain are in for a treat with a fantastic new charity shop opening at 670-672 Leytonstone High Road, opposite St John's Church and Matalan on Monday 4 April. Savvy shoppers will be able to choose from a wide selection of second-hand adult and children’s clothes, books, toys, bric-a-brac and items for the home.
Stella Griffin, Shops Manager for the Spitalfields Crypt Trust, says: “people love charity shops and this will be our seventh shop to open in East London. We already operate in Spitalfields, Stepney, Bow, Bethnal Green, Canning Town and Poplar. Our shops contribute a valuable £120,000 to the charity’s fundraising efforts each year, so it’s great to be able to add another shop and extend our efforts to the Leytonstone area”.
The Spitalfields Crypt Trust is an East London charity, established in 1965, offering a range of high-quality support, accommodation, rehabilitation and training to people facing problems of homelessness, addiction, poverty and social isolation. Whilst most of our services are located in Hackney, they are accessed by people from North South and East London. SCT is a small but hugely effective charity, which helps people to really put their lives back together.
Stella continues: “All of our shops are run by a great team of staff and volunteers and we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers interested in working in our shops. As well as a great way of meeting new people, volunteers in our shops also gain valuable retail work experience, and improve their chances of employment dramatically.”
To keep the shops well stocked the Trust always appreciates good-quality donations. These can be delivered to the shop premises during opening hours, which will be 10 AM till 6 PM.
Throughout the year the Trust runs ‘Charity Shop Challenge Days’ to raise funds and awareness of the work of the Trust. Teams from major City firms compete for the title of ‘Charity Shop Challenge Champion’, by taking charge of one of the charity shops for the day. The competing teams use their creative skills to drum up extra custom and the days feature a whole range of entertainments and competitions, so keep your eyes open for bunches of lively young people offering you free hot chocolate and mince pies at Christmas! That will be them!
To speak to the shop manager about donations or volunteering please ring (020) 8556 2777, or contact the area manager, Stella Griffin on 07932 082 329. Our E-mail address is charity.shop@sct.org.uk.
Click HERE for more information on our charity shops.
BRITISH 10K LONDON RUN 2011
We are in the process of recruiting runners for the British 10k London Run on Sunday 10th July 2011. This is a great way to get fit, have fun and raise money for homeless and vulnerable people.
The race route runs through the heart of historic London, passing many world famous and iconic sights including Wellington Arch, St. James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, London Eye, Big Ben, British Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Whitehall. They close the streets to traffic and thousands of people turn out to watch and cheer you on!
Registration is quick and easy, simply visit www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk
Last year the race sold out so get in quick! Once you have registered please email roslyn.nancekivell@sct.org.uk so we can send you a runners pack.
Any queries please contact Roslyn Nancekivell on roslyn.nancekivell@sct.org.uk
Now lace up those running shoes, get training and start fundraising!
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