MAY 2019

ARISE HATFIELD DONATED OVER £6,500 TO SEVEN HATFIELD PROJECTS

The committee meet on a quarterly basis to review applications and this May (2019) they granted funding to 7 different projects which were: 

THE DE HAVILLAND COMMUNITY PROJECT

Were awarded £515 for their summer fun day in August this year.  This is a voluntary organisation that run regular events for the community.  Community cohesion in Salisbury Village is poor with a fair amount of social housing and families struggle to find things on limited incomes to entertain their children.  This group offers virtually free afternoons for these families.

DE HAVILLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Were awarded £997.50 to purchase a class set of Ukuleles for use in music lessons and school shows.

POTENTIAL KIDS

Received £1,000 to buy some equipment for their sensory room for young people to use when they feel overwhelmed.  Potential Kids is a non-profit voluntary organisation who provides social activities/training for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, their families and siblings.

HOWE DELL PLAY SCHEME

Was granted £1,000 to fund the purchase of scooters and bikes to encourage outdoor play at their holiday play schemes and breakfast and after school clubs.  This group provide breakfast and after school clubs and holiday play-schemes for kids whose parents need to work and can’t afford child care.  As an example they have one mum who is having chemotherapy and this group are able to fund a place for her child in a play-scheme so she is able to rest during the day.

YOUNG LIFE INTERNATIONAL

Was awarded £1,000 for their bash day camp BBQ and high ropes adventure which took place at the end of May.   It was held each afternoon from 28th-31st May and included outdoor sports and play, high ropes, scavenger hunts/obstacle courses and group time.  They are holding this so that more local young people who can’t afford to attend holiday camps can attend and experience the benefits of camp.  They provided the entire 4 days activities for only £20 per person.  At the end of the camp they provided a BBQ for all the young people, their parents and siblings.

HATFIELD HOUSE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Received £1,000 for their education outreach programme for kids to fund artist fees, travel, venue hire, lighting and equipment.  Four day classical music festival held annually in September.  They are offering 400 free tickets to local primary school children to attend one of three educational concerts on Thursday 26th Sept.  The theme this year is French music and the concert will feature The Carnival of the Animals performed by young musicians from the Purcell School. They are hoping to inspire children to play and listen to music.

HATFIELD ARMY CADET FORCE

ARISE HATFIELD DONATE £500 TO HATFIELD COMMUNITY PROJECT

Granted £1,000 to develop their training provisions for 12-18 year olds. Funds will pay for a new first aid doll, walkie talkies, high-vis vests and a gazebo. The Hatfield detachment currently has 30 cadets.  The main objectives are teaching the young cadets valuable skills and life lessons such as First Aid, self-discipline and confidence.

BIRCHWOOD METHODIST CHURCH

The committee met in January (2019) and provided £500 of funding to Birchwood Methodist Church for Garden boxes, gazebo, outdoor play equipment & construction toys for the Monday after school Club.  The Monday Club offers an after school club for the age range 6-11 years.  They charge 50p admission to attend the club.  This is for families who have little funds to send their children to after school clubs.  The aim of the club is to provide a space where children can develop social and emotional skills whilst having fun and allowing their parents to work.

THE PRINCE’S TRUST – YOUTH CAN DO IT

The Prince’s Trust works to boost the confidence and skills of young people who are at risk of exclusion from school or who are unempolyed. There are five teams running within Hertfordshire from mid May in Bishops Stortford, Baldock, Hatfield, Hemel and Watford.

The charitys team programme provides the opportunity for work experience, and the chance to get involved in a community project, develop skills and work on their CV.

The team programme is a 12 week personal development programme delivered by Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service. Participants gain new skills, gain a qualification and meet new people. The individual being referred has to be aged 16-25 and out of work.

To refer a young person within the Hatfield and Welwyn area and for more information, please contact Jack on 07824 837 508.

Team starts 13 May 2019.

ARISE HATFIELD AWARDS FUNDING TO SIX WORTHY LOCAL GROUPS

ARISE Hatfield has once again granted funding to a number of very worthwhile Hatfield projects.
The committee meet on a quarterly basis to review applications and this November they granted funding to 6 different projects which were:

MUSIC24LTD

Received £948, to help them put on a Dementia-friendly Carol Service at St Etheldreda’s church in Hatfield on 3^rd December. The funding will pay for musicians, project management, travel, refreshments, leaflet print & overheads and the carol service is aiming to engage with groups in Hertfordshire for people with dementia and their carers.

BISHOP’S HATFIELD GIRLS SCHOOL

Received £1,000 for two teams of students in Year 12 to participate in the nationally recognised Young Enterprise Company Programme.  Students make all the decisions about their planned business enterprise, including the name, product, business plan creation, managing the finances and selling to the public.

YOUNG ENTERPRISE

Received £1,000 to enable them to run an Employability Skills Day for Onslow St Audrey’s School which will be attended by 100 students. The skills day will include programme planning, evaluation, delivery, materials, recruitment and training volunteers.

THE DEHAVILLAND COMMUNITY PROJECT

Received £332 towards their Christmas fun afternoon which will take place on 15^th December for families in Salisbury Village, Hatfield. The event will include crafts, children’s entertainer, balloon modeller, visit from Father Christmas and Christingle.

FALCON JUDO CLUB

Received £720 to enable them to purchase Judo licences, cover free weekly sessions, marketing and an additional safety mat.  They are a not-for-profit club which delivers sessions for children, teenagers and their parents.  The club is planning to open a session for children and young people with severe physical or mild learning difficulties, called ‘the Eagles’.

YOUNG LIFE INTERNATIONAL

Received £400 so that they can purchase branded flags and banners to help advertise the club.  They are a club based at Gracemead House / Church where kids can go to socialise, have fun and be kids….ARISE Hatfield have supported this group previously, resulting in their club going from strength to strength.

***ARISE Hatfield is now taking fresh applications for funding to be granted in the new year so if your Hatfield project needs a cash boost then please apply via this website***

CELEBRATING OVER £50,000 OF DONATIONS SINCE 2013

On Wednesday 18^th July we celebrated reaching over £50,000 of donations made to Hatfield projects since ARISE Hatfield began in 2013.

Over 60 guests – all of which have benefited from funding to date, joined us for afternoon tea at Hatfield House to celebrate this momentous milestone.

Tim Stirling kicked off proceedings with a speech, explaining his inspiration and motivation behind ARISE and thanking guests for their contribution to the success of the scheme.  Young Life International, Potential Kids and Old Hatfield Residents Association all stood up and talked about their projects and how they benefited from ARISE Hatfield funding.

Guests exchanged stories of how their project had benefited from the funding they’d received and tucked into a delicious selection of sandwiches, cream and jam scones, cakes and fresh fruit, in the stunning surroundings of The Old Palace – adorned with historic tapestries and grand décor.

Afterwards, guests took the opportunity to relax in the sunshine, amid the neatly manicured box maze and stunning fountain in the Old Palace Garden.