The Travers Foundation has raised over £10,000 for their 10th Anniversary celebrations.
Terry Forsey, the founder of the Charity, said, "I founded this Charity on my 60th birthday."
"I was very aware that life is not fair for young people trying to make their mark in sports, performing and creative arts. They are often at a tremendous disadvantage. There are no apprenticeships, no government grants, and no workplace training programme. Often the only source of funding is family and friends or nothing.
That's not fair, and this was my motivation behind the Travers Foundation."
For this anniversary celebration, Terry asked family, friends, and supporters to forgo a party, don't buy presents and instead contribute to their fundraising efforts.
Terry adds, "I am delighted that we have raised over £10,000 to continue our work, and a massive thank you to everyone who contributed."
Terry closed by reflecting
"As I look back on what The Travers Foundation has achieved since 2012
• We have spent over £250,000 funding more than 600 young people.
• We are now recognised as the only volunteer-led charity funding young people in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland.
• We've helped fund skilled young people to progress from local winners to world champions, winning over 1,500 medals in local, national, and international competitions.
• We've helped local musicians to record and release their debut albums.
• And we've helped aspiring actors and producers to launch their acting, filmmaking, and production careers."
Terry closed with, "I am overwhelmed by this support, and I am confident we can achieve so much more in our next ten years."
Terry Forsey, the founder of the Charity, said, "I founded this Charity on my 60th birthday."
"I was very aware that life is not fair for young people trying to make their mark in sports, performing and creative arts. They are often at a tremendous disadvantage. There are no apprenticeships, no government grants, and no workplace training programme. Often the only source of funding is family and friends or nothing.
That's not fair, and this was my motivation behind the Travers Foundation."
For this anniversary celebration, Terry asked family, friends, and supporters to forgo a party, don't buy presents and instead contribute to their fundraising efforts.
Terry adds, "I am delighted that we have raised over £10,000 to continue our work, and a massive thank you to everyone who contributed."
Terry closed by reflecting
"As I look back on what The Travers Foundation has achieved since 2012
• We have spent over £250,000 funding more than 600 young people.
• We are now recognised as the only volunteer-led charity funding young people in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland.
• We've helped fund skilled young people to progress from local winners to world champions, winning over 1,500 medals in local, national, and international competitions.
• We've helped local musicians to record and release their debut albums.
• And we've helped aspiring actors and producers to launch their acting, filmmaking, and production careers."
Terry closed with, "I am overwhelmed by this support, and I am confident we can achieve so much more in our next ten years."