Car Park in the dunes – and where the money goes..

Car Park in the dunes – and where the money goes..

 

 

Revenue:  All profit from the car park goes towards Common maintenance, Alnmouth village community projects, local charitable giving and individual bursaries and grants,

  1.   Many of our younger villagers have experienced life changing adventures over the years with a  helping hand from the Burgage Holders.   In the past we have, amongst other things  – donated towards the Parish Council event marquee, sponsored the Art Festival mini bus, we donate towards keeping the public toilets open all year and give a contribution towards the village bonfire night. With help from us, Alnmouth WI  http://alnmouthwi.co.uk    planted a commemorative oak tree on the Common with viewing benches, One of the sporting projects we have contributed to was the under 16s rugby trip to Japan, some of the team members live in the Village and we were able to help them with their fund raising,Another is providing financial assistance to “the Squirrels” scout group who meet in the Hindmarsh Hall  We are helping Hipsburn Primary School expand their “Beach School” this is an extract from a lovely letter from the Head Master explaining what is happening. “http://www.hipsburn.northumberland.sch.uk/website/burgage_beach_schools/426998
  2. The Hindmarsh Hall and St. Johns Church recieved funding for refurbishments

 

  1. In the wider community we have given (amongst others) to the following charities
  2. http://hospicecare-nn.org.uk  are among our favourite worth while causes in our ongoing annual charitable giving list.
  3. The C.A.B. recieve funding
  4. “speak” a suicide prevention charity

Our charitable giving policy is on our website