Fundraising & Events

Our Centre and the subsidised therapies it provides, costs over £120,000 a year to run. We are totally self-funding, relying entirely on the generosity of the general public, local companies and charitable trusts, and the tireless fundraising efforts put in by our dedicated staff and members.

You can help us by way of making a donation, or by supporting one of our forthcoming events. We gratefully receive donations of any size. Cheques should be made payable to Mercia MS Therapy Centre and sent to our address shown on the contacts page. Please make sure you enclose your name and address with any donation so that we can send an acknowledgement. You can also donate via our website by clicking the 'donate' button found at the top of this page and on the contacts page.

We would welcome any opportunity to talk to any organisations including schools, groups, clubs and churches to raise awareness of what we do.  Please let us know if you would like someone to come to your meeting or event and we will arrange a convenient time.

If you are thinking of holding an Event of your own in support of Mercia MS Therapy Centre, we can help with posters, publicity, raffle prizes etc. to help make your event go with a swing.

Gift Aid

If you are a tax payer, we can reclaim 28p back from the Inland Revenue on every £1 you donate. All you have to do is send a signed and dated statement with your donation stating that you are a UK tax payer and agree to gift aid being claimed on all donations you make to Mercia MS Therapy Centre. Alternatively, ask your employer about payroll giving.

Buy on-line from well-known stores, such as Marks & Spencer, Amazon, MFI, Comet, Iceland, Littlewoods and loads more.
For every purchase you make we will receive a small donation (usually about 5% of the sale) from the retailer.
Web-site: www.buy.at/merciams

Volunteering

To an organisation like Mercia MS Therapy Centre, the role of volunteers is a vital aspect of the overall management of the organisation. Their support, be it as a helper at the Centre or as a fundraiser, is greatly appreciated by our members and staff.

If you feel you have something to offer, and want to be associated with a friendly and progressive charity serving the local community, please give us a call and come in for a chat.

Appropriate training is given to volunteers where needed.

We are currently looking for volunteers to join our fundraising committee, man our reception and operate our oxygen chambers.

We are also looking to recruit new Trustees.

Forthcoming events

Sponsored events:

Tandem parachute jump
Ever fancied jumping out of an aeroplane from 10,000 ft?
Now's your chance to fulfill your dream and raise money for people with MS.
Contact us for more details.

London Marathon
Well done and thank you to Declan who took part in the Marathon for us this year.

Sponsorship is still being collected in so we don't yet know how much has been raised.

If you would like to take part in 2008 - just give us a call. We secure your place and pay your entry fee, and you help us by raising money through sponsorship.

We are also seeking Marathon runners who have already booked their own place, but haven't yet decided which charity they wish to raise sponsorship for. We need you!

Other events:

Art Classes
We have been fortunate enough to receive funding to allow us to hold art classes at our centre. Please contact us if you would like to take part or for more details.

Snowdon Challenge
We are on the look out for teams to join in the 2008 event. Teams of between 8 and 12 people carry a person with MS in a wheelchair attached to a carrying frame over a demanding orienteering course in Snowdonia National Park. Camping facilities are available if you wish to make a weekend of it. The Snowdon Challenge is a great teambuilding event and is enjoyed by all who take part.
Contact us for further details.

Christmas Lunch and Raffle Draw
To be held on Thursday 13th December, advance booking for lunch required.

Store and Street Collections
Sat. 8th December - West Orchards Shopping Centre, Coventry.
Sat. 22nd December - Lower Precinct, Coventry City Centre (with Wyken Male Voice Choir).