Richards Gray have teamed up with an Ethiopian based charity, SUNARMA (Sustainable and Natural Resource Management Association) to raise over £150,000 to fund a community based tourism project in an area North-East of the Capital, Addis Ababa.

The project will involve assisting the struggling communities in the Wof Washa forest region to develop accommodation sites in and around the forest for visiting tourists. These community based tourism ventures will be self sustaining and provide an income for the communities that goes beyond aid, providing employment and dignity for many years and generations to come.

By providing funds for this initiative, you will be assisting the communities of Wof Washa to improve their livelihoods, raise their incomes and to facilitate their freedom from a dependency trap.

Current Fund Raising Projects -

Three Peaks Challenge - COMPLETED

In September a team of 25 completed the Three Peaks Challenge.  The challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks. This convieniently involves England, Scotland and Wales. The Peaks are:

• Snowdon (1085m)
• Scafell (978m)
• Ben Nevis (1344m)

The participants were: Euan McCrindle, Darren Kurton, Craig Varian, Caroline Kenny, Becky Wise, Tammy Gommersall, Craig Nicoll, Joe Rosier, Helena Szklarek, Chris Yates, Steve Robinson, Tony Langton, Pete Hill, Adam Ralph, Jon Stebbings, Tim Cranley, Marie Finan, Adam Shadbolt, Ben Wimpenney, Claire Fisher, Rashael Reid, Alex Burke, Craig Lidstone, Steve Ruddle, Dave Jones

Henley Half Marathon - COMPLETED

In October 4 members of staff ran the Henley Half Marathon.  It was a 13.10mile picturesque multi-terrain run with stretches alongside the River Thames.

The results were as follows:

By providing funds for this initiative, you will be assisting the communities of Wof Washa to improve their livelihoods, raise their incomes and to facilitate their freedom from a dependency trap.

You can also visit our shop at www.buy.at/richardsgray - Here's a great way to get some fantastic online bargains, find cheaper gas and electricity services and even book a holiday. Remember, anything you buy through our webshop will help towards our fundraising targets.

Thank you for your support.