FLITWICK TOWN MAYOR'S CHARITY
About the Charity
The Flitwick Town Mayor's Charity was set up in November 2023 to fundraise throughout the year to fund projects and initiatives that will directly benefit Flitwick residents. We are registered with the Charity Commission of England & Wales as registered charity number 1205683. We fundraise by applying for grants, running events, and directly fundraising online, predominantly via JustGiving and PayPal Giving Fund. The charity works closely with Flitwick Town Council but its operations and governance are completely independent.
You can contact the charity by emailing ftmc.treasurer@flitwick.gov.uk.
We welcome donations to our Community Fund via bank transfer or popular online platforms, including JustGiving and PayPal Giving Fund. Cash collection pots are located at The Rufus Centre and Flitwick Community Fridge.
Sort Code: 20-05-73 | Account Number: 60321745 | Account Name: Flitwick Town Mayor's Charity CIO
We are registered for GiftAid, and all corporate donations attract tax relief. You can complete a manual gift aid declaration here for any donation to our bank account.
Our Trustees
Our trustees serve for four-year terms as per our constitution. The Town Clerk & Chief Executive of Flitwick Town Council is appointed as an ex-officio trustee ensuring continuity and compliance.
| Charity Trustee | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
Ronald John Roberts (known as John Roberts) | Chair | 3 years (ends 13/11/26) |
Andrew James Snape (known as Andy Snape) | Treasurer | 4 years (ends 13/11/27) |
Clare Louise Thompson | Trustee | 2 years (ends 13/11/25) |
Stacie Lockey | Trustee (Ex Officio) | Not applicable |
Projects and Organisations we have supported
The primary purpose of our charity is to fundraise and secure grant funding to financially support projects and initiatives that will benefit the people of Flitwick.
Our grants policy intends to:
- Enable people to take opportunities that would otherwise not be available to them.
- Meet identified needs of disadvantaged people from communities of interest or place.
- Involve local people in improving their community.
- Reflect the concerns and priorities of people living and working in the area.
- Address emerging needs and explore ways of addressing those needs.
Flitwick Town Mayor's Chosen Charities
Each civic year, the Flitwick Town Mayor chooses a local charity or cause, to fundraise for alongside the Town Mayor's Charity Community Fund. This is a personal decision of the Town Mayor as they will be personally fundraising and publicising their chosen charities.
2025/26
Cllr John Roberts is the Town Mayor for the 2025/26 civic year and is raising funds for Citizens Advice Mid Bedfordshire and the Flitwick Town Mayor's Charity Community Fund
2024/25
Cllr John Roberts was the Town Mayor for the 2024/25 civic year and raised funds for Keech Hospice and the Flitwick Town Mayor's Charity Community Fund.
In total, Cllr Roberts has awarded £5,500 in Community Grants, alongside £3,352.57 donated to Keech Hospice Care, bringing the overall fundraising total for 2024/25 to a brilliant £8,852.57.
Girlguiding Flitwick – Hetley House Maintenance Project – £500Flitwick Car Show – 2025 Flitwick Car Show £500Flitwick Scout Group – Scout Hut Extension £500Flitwick & Ampthill Sea Cadets – Heating Appeal £500Stepping Stones (Luton) – Contribution to running costs – £500The Friends of Kingsmoor Lower School – New audiovisual system for the school hall £500Templefield Lower School PTA – Rainbow Room Project £500Flitwick Lower School Association – Courtyard Project £500Flitwick Bowls Club – Grounds & Clubhouse Maintenance £300Flitwick Village Hall – Wi-Fi Network Access (SIM card costs) £250Respite at Home Volunteers – Contribution to running costs £250Flitwick Town Lands Charity – Contribution to Relief in Need grants £250Flitwick WI – Contribution to running costs £250Linus Udofia – ‘Bringing Boxing to Flitwick’ event £200
2023/24
Cllr Andy Snape was the Town Mayor in 2023/24, raising £6,056.23 for his chosen charities. This money was distributed as grants to the following organisations: £2,200.52 to SOS Saturday Outreach Service, £3,355.71 to the Tibbs Dementia Foundation, and £500 to the Flitwick Village Hall Trust Roof Fund.
Flitwick Town Mayor's Charity Community Fund
Flitwick Town Mayor’s Charity operates a ‘Community Fund’ that funds local community projects and initiatives and Flitwick Community Fridge, a food surplus and community support project run by Flitwick Town Council. If funding is available, the trustees may open the Community Fund to grant applications from the community up to twice per year, as detailed in the Grants Policy.
Grants made from the Community Fund in 2023/2024 included:
- £6,214 to Flitwick Town Council towards the Flitwick Community Fridge 'Food Hub' project, contributing to commercial refrigeration facilities, furniture and refurbishment costs. This funding was partially secured by applying for grants from Central Bedfordshire Council and a donation from Techcite Ltd.
- £750 to Flitwick Town Council to provide Holiday Activities with Food (HAF) events for young people qualifying for free school meals or special educational needs (SEN). A donation from the John Lewis Partnership enabled this funding.
Fund Raising Events
We hold different fundraising events throughout the year to support the Flitwick Town Mayor's Charity. Follow Flitwick Town Council's Facebook page to see what's on and how you can get involved.
Tickets for all events can be booked here.
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