I AM writing to thank the town of Swindon for the incredible support they have shown us during 2015.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, is the country’s oldest military charity and we have continuously supported our Forces Family since 1885; there for them then, still here for them now.
Numerous companies and traders in Swindon have worked tirelessly in support of our troops: Subways, Greggs Bakery, the West Cornwall Pasty Company and Brogans have supported us with food for our soldiers and cadets.
And many other companies have given us prizes to aid in our fundraising efforts.
Vince Ayris, Toni and Guy, Cotswold Spa Hotel, Morrisons Regent Street and the Debenhams have been particularly supportive.
We also had the support of the then Mayor, Coun Teresa Page, at our One Hundred Hearts launch at Debenhams in February 2014.
Special thanks also go to Thamesdown Rotary who this week gave us £3,400 – part of the proceeds of their 2015 Poppy Ball.
Together with us and the soldiers of 280 Mc Sqn RLC (our local reservists), Swindon’s good people have helped us to raise many thousands of pounds in support of those who need SSAFA’s help. Thank you.
KAREN THOMAS
SSAFA Wilts Community Engagement