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J NNY HILL –
Presi ents Persona Tri ute
2022 has been a very challenging year for the Charity…. Jenny Hill, one of our longest serving trustees,
Sadly, Sue Davies and Jenny Hill both decided to stand down from their respective roles as stepped down from the Charity earlier this year
Vice President and Head of Appeals and this left us with a massive hole in the Appeals team; after 10 years of service, in which she served as our
but we all rallied and pulled together to ensure the charity operated as efficiently as it has Head of Appeals. I have known Jenny for over 40
done for the past 7 or more years. All applications for our help were answered and I cannot years and was deeply saddened to see her leave.
thank my team enough, for the help and dedication they showed through this difficult time. Jenny had had previous Charity experience in
We are now back up to 100% and continuing our mission with more vigour than ever before. organising, alongside her late and cherished
husband Bryan, the Royal British Legion Poppy
After last Christmas, we were really optimistic that 2022 was going to be one of our best years Appeal in Bristol, which she ran for many years
ever – both in terms of fundraising and the number of families we were able to support. beforehand. Indeed, I well remember being one of their
Unfortunately, though; as if Covid wasn’t enough the year before, due to other world events, foot soldiers over several years, rising at the crack of dawn
we are now experiencing massive price hikes in our food, energy and fuel costs which is on ‘Poppy Day’ to stand on streets in Clifton - usually in the
hitting absolutely everyone. Families that were never on our radar in the past are now crying bitter cold and sometimes rain - to exhort the Bristol public to part with
out for our help. We have received an unprecedented number of appeals this year – 182 their hard-earned cash. Thanks for that Jen!
(01.02.2022 - 31.10.2022) in total so far and it only going to rise before Christmas.
As the Charity grew and the demands upon the volunteers increased it was thought
Fundraising has become more difficult now than ever before, that said we have a great team essential to establish an Appeals team to process the greater number of applications, we
and they are forever trying to find new and more inventive ways of raising those vitally were receiving every year. Given her background in banking, Jenny was a skilful and vigilant
needed funds. administrator, and I was absolutely delighted when she accepted an invitation to join our
Charity all those years ago. She devised and grew the systems which we still have in place
There is lots to read in this edition of our Newsletter including the launch our new which ensure that all claims are scrutinized, in accordance with the Charity’s criteria. She
Community Project earlier this year - more about that is shown further on in this newsletter. dealt with thousands of appeals – over the years she truly enjoyed her role. Jenny virtually
In closing, I just want to round off by thanking the following people for their unwavering worked full-time in carrying out her duties. I don’t think anyone of us truly appreciated how
support and continued dedication to the Charity….. much time and energy Jen put into the smooth running of the Charity. One thing that really
Terry Waite - Patron struck me about Jenny’s work with the charity was her endless and tireless devotion to detail
Tim Duggan – President & Guidance Guru and her absolute scrupulous dedication to ensuring that the right decision was made often
Mel Brooks – Treasurer following hours of research and investigation. The Charity and its ideals meant a huge
Nicola Harvey – Secretary & Appeals Team amount to her, and her selfless service reflected that.
Stephen O’Neill – Vice Chair & Appeals Team,
Val Ward - Admin I should just like remind us all that not one of our volunteers receives a single penny for the
Jan Reynolds – Head of Fundraising & Christmas event organiser work they do, but instead get their rewards from seeing the difference it makes to the many
Tracy Hook – Fundraiser and Christmas event organiser children, within our relatively prosperous city, who still desperately need our support.
Julie Houselander - Fundraiser and Christmas event organiser
Anita Lacey - Fundraiser and Christmas event organiser Jenny can now get on with her richly deserved full retirement, much delayed for the benefit
Lavinia Green – Event organiser, Backbone of the charity. of this wonderful charity and the deserving children of Bristol and their families. May I
Mark Price – Special Projects extend the sincere thanks of the Bristol Children’s Charity and my personal heartfelt
gratitude to you for your exceptional and outstanding contribution to the Charity over all
Thank you too, to the general public and all the local businesses that these many years.
keep the funds coming in – without your generosity, Bristol Children’s
charity would not be here. Tim Duggan
President
Wishing you all a safe, prosperous and happy 2023