A local charity for local needs
The Dacorum Community Trust is celebrating 24 years of quietly helping people in need in the Borough of Dacorum. Using money raised locally, this Charitable Trust has helped resolve many difficulties. Its work has often to be confidential as it helps individuals as well as organisations. Its funds have enabled children in need to join in school activities, carers to have holidays and people without other means to visit sick relatives to mention but a few. Local people old and young, with disabilities have found the quality of their lives improved after the Trust has helped in the purchase of special equipment such as reclining chairs, special wheelchairs, nebulisers and other medical equipment not provided by the state. Local organisations have also been helped, often at that most critical of times – when they are struggling to get going.
The Trust is directed by a voluntary group representing the geographical area from Chipperfield to Tring and bringing a wide range of skills from medical to commercial to the decision making process. Each application is carefully considered and decisions made as early as possible.
The Trust is building up an endowment fund using money donated by local business, a share in the profits of the Nearly New Shop in the Marlowes, fund raising events such as concerts and the generosity of individuals. With only one part time salaried member of staff and a small office within the DCVS building the Trust keeps its core costs to the minimum. So how can you help your neigbours in Dacorum? You could encourage your firm or school or local organization to contribute or hold an event. You could remember the Trust in your will. You will know that your donation will benefit local people now and in the future.
If you would like to hear more about the work of this local grant making Trust we would like to hear from you on 01442 231396 or at 48 High Street Hemel Hempstead. HPI 3AF. The Dacorum Community Trust is a registered charity no 272759. Wendy Bathurst