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 Fund Raising News :: December 2015 

It has been a busy autumn of fund raising for the Trustees and supporters of The Uphill Trust. In January 2016 work will begin on the new school - with good quality latrines being the first priority (more on that later...)


STUCK FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEAS?


Check out the range of the ALTERNATIVE GIFTS available on The Uphill Trust website - perfect for the person who 'has everything'!
 
Did you know that you can raise money for The Uphill Trust whilst doing your online Christmas shopping?  All you need to do is register with GoRaise. Many top retailers will offer a donation to your chosen charity if you click through to their website via the GoRaise site. Thank you!

BUILDING A NEW SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN OF UPHILL JUNIOR:
THE PROJECT BEGINS!

Funding to begin the new school has come from two major sources:
1. The pupils of Dollar Academy in Scotland undertook a whole school sponsored walk through the Ochil Hills in September, with The Uphill Trust being one of their nominated charities
With our share of the funds will be be able to build the first classroom
2. Retired paralympian Danny Furey undertook a successful 10 km sponsored wheelchair run through the streets of Dundee in October which raised over £1500 for The Uphill Trust 
Danny's funds will be used to build the new latrine block
 
School Director Elius and Trustee CJ showing off  the School and Trust logo T shirts (Sept 2015)
Digging the new latrines: A 5 stance pit latrine needs a pit 12 ft long and 50ft deep (Dec 2015)
You can find more about the School Development Project on our  Classroom Appeal Page.

Check out our website to see what else we have been doing: www.uphilltrust.uk

Our Activities 2015
 
  •  sale of Ugandan paper bead jewellery made in Scotland by one of the Trustees (over £2500 raised so far)
  • presentations to community groups and organisations (Rotary Clubs, Schools, Scottish Womens Rural Institute, Churches, Guiding groups)
  • sponsored events & fund raising activities organised by Uphill Trust Supporters
 
CAN YOU HELP by holding a FUNDRAISING EVENT, hosting a COLLECTION TIN, or inviting one of the Trustees to SPEAK TO YOUR GROUP?
 
Don't forget our Alternative Gifts and please consider registering with GoRaise before shopping online
The Uphill Trust and the staff and children of Uphill Junior School would like wish you a very Merry Christmas and to offer heartfelt thanks for your support 
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