Tree of Light 2024

Remembrance ‘Tree of Light’ Christmas Fundraising Appeal.

It is now up and the lights switched on. The tree is now in place opposite the old Debenhams store and donations can be given in memory of departed loved ones.

A spokeperson for the  Rotary Club of Hastings said “Donations will be collected in the usual way through Halifax plc and via “JustGiving”.  If using Just Giving, https://bit.ly/Tree2024, please follow the instructions carefully and leave details of your loved one’s name and your dedication in the message box , Add a message of support.”

The names of your passed away loved ones will be printed in the Hastings & St Leonards Observer each Friday during the Christmas period.

“Remember your donations will be used to help those in need this Christmas.

The aim of the appeal is to distribute Christmas food hampers to those individuals and families who find themselves in financial difficulties at this time.

Last year over £3000 was raised to help families and individuals by this appeal and other Rotary collections during the Christmas period.

We do hope you will remember a loved one at this time of family celebration and help others less fortunate than yourselves. Please complete the following nomination and donation form.”

The donation form can be cut out and sent to 'Hastings Rotary Club, Rotary Tree of Light, c/o Halifax plc, 1 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 10P

Please make cheques payable to “Rotary Club of Hastings”

For more information about the Rotary Club of Hastings visit www.tinyurl.com/hastingsrotary   

ROTARY CLUB OF HASTINGS

Charity No; 245653

Christmas 'Tree of Light' Appeal 2024.

Supporting local people in need at Christmas.

You can choose to complete this form online by using the link below and donating by bank/credit card, instant bank transfer, Google Pay or PayPal:   

https://bit.ly/Tree2024

or you can use the form below:

I wish to sponsor the Tree of Light in memory of...

     ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(name/s)

Brief sentiment/ memory ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Names to be remembered will be published in the Hastings & St.Leonards Observer newspaper.

Minimum £5 for one name, £10 per couple.           Amount...................................

Donor’s Title................(Mr, Miss, Ms., etc.) Forename...............................................................

Surname....................................................................................................

Address.........................................................................................................

Post Code........................................ email:......................................................................

Please deliver or post to 'Hastings Rotary Club, Rotary Tree of Light, c/o Halifax plc, 1 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 10P

Please make cheques payable to “Rotary Club of Hastings”

If you are a taxpayer, you could help us by Gift Aiding your donation. Donating through Gift Aid means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. It will not cost you any extra.

Please sign below.

I am a taxpayer and would like to claim Gift Aid on my donation. I understand that I must pay an amount of Income tax each year that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all charities I donate to will reclaim on any gifts for that tax year.

Signature.......................................................             Date..............................

Communicating with the people who support the work we do in Rotary is vital. However, Data Protection legislation means we need to contact everyone on our email database and check we can carry on staying in touch. To continue to allow us to contact you, please just reply below with a Yes. You can opt out at any time by contacting us anytime. A No reply will mean we assume you do not wish to be reminded of the Tree of Light each year and your data will be removed.

YES keep my details above or ……………………………………………………………No do not keep the above details.