Mayor thanks local organisations for supporting charitable fund

The Mayor of Wolverhampton has expressed his heartfelt thanks to two local organisations for their recent fundraising efforts in support of the Mayor’s Charitable Fund.

SSAFA – the Armed Forces Charity – held a bucket collection at the Wonder Wolves concert in September, raising £19.40. Meanwhile, Bilston and Willenhall Lions Club organised a collection during the Diwali celebrations at Phoenix Park in October, raising £125.

Both donations have been added to the Mayor of Wolverhampton’s Charitable Fund, which will be shared between the Mayor’s chosen charities at the end of this Mayoral year. These charities are Compton Care, Acorns Children’s Hospice, SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity, and the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity.

The Mayor said: “I am truly grateful to SSAFA and the Bilston and Willenhall Lions Club for their generosity and commitment to supporting our local community and to everyone who donated.

Katrina McNamara from SSAFA - the armed forces charity, with the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Cllr Craig Collingswood and Mayoral cadets.

"Every penny raised makes a real difference to the incredible charities we are working with this year. These organisations provide vital care and support to people across Wolverhampton, and I’m proud to see our city come together to help them.”