I'm incredibly proud to be patron of FLACK ~ a social enterprise and registered charity based in Cambridge that benefits people who are or have been homeless. It's unique in that everyone - homeless, housed, staff, volunteer, service user - pulls together to write and produce a great listings magazine for Cambridge with articles, poetry and reviews. I learned about the challenges faced by the homeless community in Cambridge when I starred in the film 'Stuart: A Life Backwards' which was a pivotal role in my career. Homelessness impacts people for life and in many cases causes mental health problems and drug and alcohol addictions. It's a cause that means a hell of a lot to me personally as I know from my own experience how tough it is to battle addiction. I am so proud of everyone at FLACK, including studio artist Toby Peters, who has been sober for 5 years after many years of alcoholism and homelessness. Toby has now gained full-time employment with FLACK and is involving its homeless members in making the most extraordinary films. I've been supporting FLACK since it began as the dream of its founder Kirsten Lavers. Last year many of my fans helped to keep FLACK going with an amazing response to their urgent fundraising appeal and in February 2012 I drove across Siberia to raise money for three very special charities including, of course FLACK. I'm so grateful for your support. FLACK's immediate future is secure for the next few months but they still need our help to ensure that their inspirational work with homeless people can continue for as long as it's needed. Here’s why in Kirsten’s words: "Most important is the investment and achievements of our 33+ homeless members which is so rewarding - I can't begin to tell you .. when we started I had people telling me you'll never get homeless people to turn up and give their time for free ... NONSENSE !! they are not only loving it, being involved with FLACK is making a real and noticeable difference to everyone's lives. Two heroin addicts are now COMPLETELY clean, two alcoholics have gone through detox and are sustaining their sobriety, we've got 4 people into employment, smiles on people's faces, opinions expressed, creativity flowing ... this really is ground breaking work. For every £1 invested in FLACK we're returning at least £3 of savings to the public purse and social value (eg Heroin addict costs £13,200 per year)!" You can find out much more about FLACK on their website and do check out their YOU Tube Channel for some of Toby's inspirational films. If you can afford to give that’s fantastic but you can also really help by spreading the word – tell everyone you know about FLACK and if you live in Cambridge buy FLACK magazine – it only costs £2 and you’ll find it’s an inspirational read packed full of great things to do and see in a fabulous city. thank you Tommy x Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. So please dig deep and donate now.
Raised so far: £40,040.00
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Donation by Phyl on 27/05/12 |
£8.00 |
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We collected this money at a company raffle and feel this is a worthy local charity for our donation. Keep up the good work. Donation by OE Cam LLP on 24/05/12 |
£70.00 |
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Donation by Phyl on 20/05/12 |
£5.00 |
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Donation by Phyl on 13/05/12 |
£5.00 |
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I'm a Social Care Lecturer & am always looking for worthy charities that my students can fund raise for. Please get in touch vraine@qeliz.ac.uk Donation by vicky raine on 09/05/12 |
£5.00 + £1.25 Gift Aid |
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Well Done Tom. What a great cause. X Donation by Alexandra Embleton on 09/05/12 |
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Phyl on 07/05/12 |
£5.00 |
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Well done Tom! x Donation by Jen Budgen on 03/05/12 |
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid |
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for remembrance of stuart, for tom for doing a good job and for all thoses who will spend tonight under the stars xxxx Donation by victoria stewart on 28/04/12 |
£5.00 + £1.25 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Phyl on 28/04/12 |
£5.00 |
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Donation by Phyl on 21/04/12 |
£5.00 |
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Donation by Mahali Benjamin on 19/04/12 |
£10.00 |
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All the best to all involved. Donation by Catherine Holcroft on 17/04/12 |
£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Christie Owen on 17/04/12 |
£5.00 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 15/04/12 |
£2.00 |
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Donation by Phyl on 14/04/12 |
£5.00 |
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Top man! All the best in Siberia and I hope you reach your target for such worthy charities. Donation by Jane on 12/04/12 |
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Nicole Edworthy on 12/04/12 |
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Stacy Lobban on 08/04/12 |
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Phyl on 07/04/12 |
£5.00 |
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Donation by Phyl on 31/03/12 |
£5.00 |
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it's hot and sunny here! have a wicked time tommy. Donation by sarah deans on 29/03/12 |
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Enjoy it, hats off to you Tom. Donation by Denise Parry on 29/03/12 |
£10.00 |
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Well done Tom. Help For Heroes is a charity so close to my heart and i think your hard work and support for Flack is amazing xXx Donation by Stacey Moore on 27/03/12 |
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £16,040.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £24,000.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £40,040.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,604.19 |
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