Blagdon Scout raises over £400 for Children’s Hospice South West

Tomos from 1st Blagdon Scouts set himself a fundraising challenge before Christmas to raise money for a local charity. Here is his write up and some top tips !

MISSION

My mission was to raise money for a charity. I chose this charity because it is local and has helped my friends family’s before. The charity helps poorly children’ s family by giving them support and help.

TARGET

My target was to raise £100 by Christmas day.

METHOD

I made Christmas decorations using; sliced bits of wood, a glue gun, felt, googly eyes, (for my father Christmas decorations) cotton wool and twigs for the reindeer.

I asked for a donation of £3 per decoration.

OUTCOME

The total cost for all the things I used plus postage was £35. I raised £427 in total.

My top tips;