David Evans
David Evans' Skydive
Fundraising for Lichfield Diocesan Trust
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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. All monies raised will be sent by the Lichfield Diocesan Trust to the Parish of Brereton and Rugeley.
On Saturday 29th September I will be doing a skydive! I am raising money for the community work of the parish I am the Rector of (Brereton and Rugeley) in Staffordshire (Diocese of Lichfield). We are actively building 'communities of hope' with local people through:
- A counselling service for people living with anxiety, depression or struggling with bereavement.
- Befriending and support groups for people who are lonely, isolated and suffering with poor mental health.
- Working to develop a forum of local groups supporting recovery in mental health and to fight the stigma associated with poor mental health. We are working to advocate for better mental health support locally with local NHS staff, our MP and other mental health champions. The statistics locally are appalling. In the month to 6th July 4 people in Rugeley have committed suicide. These have been people in their middle years struggling with depression and other conditions.
- Supporting some 40 house-bound elderly people through regular pastoral visits by volunteers.
- Supporting our local schools with volunteers supporting school/academy governance and pupil’s learning and development.
- Keeping church spaces open and welcoming for people looking for some peace and comfort and a place to belong.
- Becoming a hub for people wanting to give something back to their community through their time and talents.
You can find out more by visiting www.brateamministry.org
My target is to raise £7,000."
“Our local communities are full of fantastic people. We will welcome and work with anyone seeking the common good in order to make our communities even better places to live."
Thank you!!