Fundraising

Keep Talking receives a small grant each year from the Legal Services Commission. However this is not guaranteed and can only be used for families eligible for legal aid. We are working hard to raise the profile of Keep Talking in the Craven, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire areas through our proactive fund raising campaign to help families who cannot afford help and to put Keep Talking on a sustainable financial footing.

We are always delighted to hear of any ideas for future fund raising events, please send email to help@keeptalking.org.uk and share these with us.

Fundraing events

Recent activities

On a wet Bank Holiday Monday, Liz – one of our Trustees set up a charity stall at the Ripon Fair with the proceeds going to Keep Talking. A sweet teddy bear wearing a Keep Talking inspired outfit knitted by Dorren Russell was raffled. A total of £54 was raised.

The Cinderella Ball - On 17th May a number of horse drawn carriages arrived at the main entrance of the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate. Out of the carriages stepped glamorous ladies and handsome gentlemen who had come to experience the Cinderella Ball. Guests enjoyed a delicious 3-course meal, a lively disco, games and a auction which included prizes such as a signed England football shirt, a week in a cottage in Cornwall and a fortnight in a villa in Naxos. A grand total of £2,548 was raised for Keep Talking. We would like to say a big thank you to our friends who helped organise the Ball and the businesses that provided prizes for the raffle and auction.

On February 10th, 17 people enjoyed a fun and entertaining Greek food cookery demonstration by Kevin O'Connor at the Cold Cotes Event and Development Centre near Harrogate. Participants enjoyed a mouth watering three course meal which included Skorthalia (garlic and breadcrumb sauce), Tzatziki (dip), Pastitsio (traditional macaroni & meat pie from Corfu) and Melopita (Honey pie). From the cookery demonstration and a raffle, we raised a fantastic £709 for Keep Talking.

On a cold January day complete with scarves, gloves and display board describing the work of the Keep Talking team; a small number of hearty volunteers stood outside the Sainsbury's store in Harrogate. Members of the public were genuinely interested in the charity and we collected a fantastic £237.00.

In September, a live and interactive cookery demonstration took place at the Cold Cotes Event and Development Centre near Harrogate. Participants were treated to a tasty display of Spanish dishes ending with a full Spanish meal and wine for all. A fun and educational time for all involved! We raised £525 and this was kindly matched by Barclays Bank - giving a grand total raised of £1050.00.