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We're at it again and this year we're taking it more seriously than ever, looking to cross the finish line together in under an hour.  This year marks the 150th anniversary for RABI so we are making a special effort to raise as much as possible - your generosity is hugely appreciated!


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So please sponsor us now!

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The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

Charity Registration No. 208858

RABI was founded in Victorian times by farmers who were concerned about the level of poverty that existed in the farming community. In 2010 we will celebrate our 150th anniversary <p> Times may have changed but there is still hardship, especially for elderly or disabled people and families who struggle to make a living from the farm. Each year, RABI makes payments totalling around £2million to help people facing financial difficulties. <p> RABI supports elderly farmers and farm workers, and those of any age who are disabled, with regular grants or one-off payments for special items that they are unable to afford themselves. Around £250,000 each year is paid out for disability aids and essential household appliances. <p> Working farming families who are facing hardship because of illness, bereavement or some other crisis can receive short-term help. Just imagine you’re a dairy farmer, with cows to milk two or three times a day, but your young child is seriously ill in hospital. Paying for help on the farm and even the cost of travel can soon mount up and cause financial difficulties. That is when RABI can step in. <p> When there is a crisis such as major flooding or outbreaks of animal disease, RABI makes emergency payments (over £900,000 in 2007 when there was an outbreak of foot and mouth) to help with domestic expenses.

Donations 44

Sorry - should have done this before. Well done!

Donation by Wendy and Bill on 26/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done - get Mum & Dad to join you next year?

Donation by Helen Butland on 20/07/10

£15.00

London marathon next?! Great charity. x

Donation by Jayne Robbo-Pritch on 19/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Neighbours of Grandad

Donation by Gordon and Frances Bromfield on 19/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done ye great beasts x

Donation by Olly Riley on 19/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

good work

Donation by sean brosnan on 19/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

And herer's another £10 - this one is from Grandad's friend George.

Donation by Liz Hoare on behalf of George Luckraft on 16/07/10

£10.00

Another kind friend gave me £10 for your efforts today - fantastic amount rased. Mum

Donation by Liz Hoare on behalf of Judith and Richard Foss on 14/07/10

£10.00

ure the man, Rich

Donation by DG on 14/07/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Dick n Knickerless! Not gonna say anything `corn`-y!!

Donation by Davecog on 13/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Celia asked me to put in £10 for you and wished you good luck. Mum

Donation by on behalf of Celia (Devon Committee Chair) on 13/07/10

£10.00

Well done

Donation by Mike Stakem on 13/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

the extra tenner i promised

Donation by john hoare on 12/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

RUN fat boys RUN !

Donation by Rowena on 09/07/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Of course I will sponsor you, dear boys!

Donation by Ann on 08/07/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

The best of luck to you both xx

Donation by Catherine Bell on 08/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the stroll!

Donation by Simon Vallance on 06/07/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Countryfile Sunday BBC1 7pm rules !

Donation by Di on 06/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope your and Nick's combined [harvester] efforts make us ploughed. xx

Donation by Giselle on 06/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Just keep on running! Good luck

Donation by Fiona and John on 06/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done on reaching your target and pushing on for more. Hope you are able enjoy the day.

Donation by Mum on 05/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck x

Donation by Hilary Ingarfield on 04/07/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Hoares you make us proud xx

Donation by Camille on 04/07/10

£35.00

+ £9.87 Gift Aid

good luck Richard and Nick

Donation by Beverley Hoare on 04/07/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck

Donation by Jo Hoare on 04/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£725.00
  • Offline donations£85.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£810.00
  • Gift Aid£188.97

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