Support Us
Whether you’re an individual and an organisation, there are lots of ways you can support us, both now and in the future. As well as financial support, we welcome support for events and volunteers for our fundraising committee.
Brighton Marathon 2012 runners
The Whitehawk Inn was delighted to have been selected as one of just six local charity partners for the 2012 Brighton Marathon on Sunday 15 April.
We were absolutely thrilled to have had the following amazing people running for us.
If you are planning to run - why not run for us in 2013 - wear the WHI t-shirt and raise money to contribute to the ongoing success of the WHI. Call us on 01273 682222 or email whitehawkinn@whinn.org.uk.
Andrea, who moved to Brighton when she was 18 to complete a degree course at Sussex University is still here! She has been Juice 107.2’s early morning presenter on the ever popular ‘Guy & Andrea Breakfast Show for the past five years and ran her first Brighton Half Marathon in 2011. Andrea was training hard every day for the famous 2012 Brighton Marathon.
Andrea Fox - Presenter Juice 107.2 - Sponsor Andrea
Guy is originally from Liverpool but has recently arrived in Brighton from Newcastle where he is General Manager of the Hilton Hotel. He loves spending time with his family and has a great love of mountain biking. With 2 London Marathons under his belt and an impressive 30 half marathons, he predicted the 26 miles to be just a ‘Walk in the Park’!
Guy Hilton - General Mgr, Hilton Brighton Metropole - Sponsor Guy
Carl moved to Brighton 13 years ago and loves living in this vibrant city. He loves to keep fit and after attending a local event that was held on behalf of The Whitehawk Inn, he took much pleasure in offering to run the 2012 Brighton Marathon and raise funds to support, what he describes as, an incredible charity.
Carl Patterson - Finance & Performance Mgr, Mears Group PLC - Sponsor Carl
Mark, having been born in the City and still living close by, is a true Brightonian. He is married with two children and works very hard raising funds for local charities. Mark’s earlier energetic efforts in local football sadly resulted in a serious knee injury. However, you can’t keep a good man down and he underwent specialist training, determined to raise the all important funds for us.
Mark Buckle - Founder and M.D. of North Star Motors - Sponsor Mark
Anne suffered a major diving accident in 1993 and has since gone on to climb the Himalayas, white water raft in Alaska and sky dive! She yearns for more adventure which is why she stepped up to the marathon challenge for The Whitehawk Inn. Anne has had strong links with the local community for over thirty years which she describes as being very dear to her heart.
Annemarie Darling - Sergeant, Sussex Police - Sponsor Annemarie
Just back from two years in Australia, Matthew was excited to enter his first marathon and believed that his rugby and volleyball training would help him complete the race uninjured. He saw the opportunity of running for The Whitehawk Inn as a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience and his enthusiasm was fuelled by the fact that he can absorb more carbohydrates (chilli crisps) than usual!
Matthew Denby - Our Runner from Surrey - Sponsor Matthew
Garry has had extensive experience with various Fire Services throughout the world and has been dedicated to his career for the past twenty years. Having served East Sussex for the last seven of those, he loves the area and has been looking forward to being a part of a day that he describes as ‘unrivalled’. Garry set himself no time limits and was just looking forward to crossing the line!
Garry Collins - Borough Commander, East Sussex Fire & Rescue - Sponsor Garry
Charlotte-Elizabeth, 19, one of the youngest to run the Brighton Marathon. Her main focus has been on swimming and her educational studies and she ran to help us offer services to those without the same opportunities she has. Charlotte-Elizabeth, who hates running and most exercise, relied on personal trainer, Adam Kann of Fizeeek, to get her through the ordeal!
Charlotte-Elizabeth - Student - Sponsor Charlotte-Elizabeth
Faith fell in love with Brighton and moved here in 2005. She works in New Media and believes that her daily bike ride along the Brighton seafront must be one of the best commutes in the country. She helped raise over £5,600 to build a school in Africa. However, running a marathon is new territory, but Faith is undaunted and keen to be in the team that helps local people into work.
Faith Johnstone - Project Manager at Cubeworks Brighton - Sponsor Faith
Steve was born and raised in Manchester but now travels all over the world from his home in Brighton. He is currently busy discussing his role in Michael Winterbottom’s comedy film version of ‘The Trip’ for which he won a Television BAFTA. Steve's filming commitments mean that he will run for WHI in the Manchester Marathon now.
Steve Coogan - Actor and Comedian - Sponsor Steve
give as you live
Give as you LiveFundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee works hard to raise the profile of the project and to raise money through events, sponsored activities, collections and sales. Since June 2010 they have raised over £2500 towards the work of the Whitehawk Inn.
If you would like to be part of this fun and dynamic team, please contact John Parsons at john@centercom.co.uk
Would you like to find out more? You’re warmly invited to our open evening on November 9th from 6-8pm. Wine & nibbles will be served. This will not be a fund raising event in disguise but a chance for interested parties to look at what we do. There will be short informal tours of the Whitehawk Inn and a brief presentation (around 6.30pm) giving an overview of some of the current activities of the Fund Raising Committee. Click here for more info.
Alanna McIntyre is an active member of our fundraising committee. She is currently exhibiting some of her beautiful art work at The Studio@Gallery 73 in Kemptown. All proceeds go to supporting the Whitehawk Inn. Thank you Alanna!
Donate
Your donations, large and small, will make a worthwhile contribution to the success of the centre. They may contribute to the core costs of the project or allow us to provide some extra level of service that we might not have been able to do.
Donate online
It’s very easy to donate directly to us via The Big Give website - please just click the button below:
You can visit our full page at the Big Give website by following this link - The Whitehawk Inn at Big Give
Donate by cheque
If you prefer to donate by cheque please download this donation form (PDF) by clicking here. and send it with your cheque to:
- The Whitehawk Inn, Whitehawk Road, BRIGHTON BN2 5NS
Corporate Support
The Whitehawk Inn welcomes support from companies and organisations. Visit the supporters section to see how organisations have helped us in the past
If you would like to find out how your organisation can support us:
- through payroll giving
- by supporting an event
- directly sponsoring the project
Please contact Frances Duncan at: fduncan@whinn.org.uk.
Legacy and In Memory gifts
Legacy
Thank you for thinking about leaving a legacy to The Whitehawk Inn. By doing this, you can help ensure that the work of The Whitehawk Inn is secured in the future. For us to benefit from your legacy, your will must include our full name, registered office address and our registered charity number.
- The Whitehawk Inn, Whitehawk Road, BRIGHTON BN2 5NS
- Charity number 1061862
In Memory
Perhaps you would like family and friends to make a donation instead of buying flowers or you wish to make a donation in memory of someone?
Please contact Frances Duncan fduncan@whinn.org.uk. or on Brighton 682222 for more information.
Supporters
We are grateful to the following for their donations and help over the last ten years:
- American Express - supported the project since 1997 through grants, proceeds from sponsored events and expert volunteers.
- City College, Brighton & Hove - help us maintain the building through their apprenticeship team.
- Deboxing Ltd - supported the project by facilitating an away day for the board and the management team.
- East Brighton Trust - has supported the project by providing funding for creche, learner bursaries and display equipment.
- Links Foundation - supported a key post by part funding the Centre Manager post for a year.
