We are increasing our target again!  Thank you so much to all our supporters. Each Bed Bundle costs £150, so can we get enough for 14 bundles?? Please help us support this amazing charity. x

This year not only sees the return of Bradford’s Dragon Boat Festival, but Baildon Belles WI’s first ever Dragon Boat Race team! On Sunday 3rd July, our team will be racing in The Multi Charity Championships, raising funds for our charity of the year, Zarach.

Zarach was founded by Bex Wilson, a Deputy Head Teacher who became aware of the heartbreaking situation some of her pupils found themselves in: tired and unhappy at school because they have no bed at home. The charity works to deliver beds and basics to children in poverty, and to help families in crisis rise up from surviving to thriving so children can eat, sleep and learn. They partner with schools with the aim of giving every head a bed, and supporting families to make every house a home.

Many children are going to sleep hungry and cold without a proper bed of their own. Poverty is a real problem that has a significant effect on a child’s education. By providing something to eat and a good night’s sleep, we hope to give every child an equal chance to learn and succeed at school.You can help children living in poverty.Together, we can meet their basic needs, give them a good night’s sleep and an equal opportunity at school. If we don’t act now, these children will remain cold, hungry and tired.We can make a difference.

We are delighted to be raising funds for Zarach, and working with them to help raise awareness of their cause. Our Dragon Boat Race Team have been training hard, giving up their free time and bearing the sore muscles in the hope that their efforts will boost our fundraising total, and increase our donation to Zarach. We really hope that you’ll support them by making a donation, if you can, no matter how much. We understand that it's a difficult time for many, so we're grateful for every penny, and we’re hopeful too that you’ll come along and support the team by cheering them on!