Community Work
As members of the WI, we feel it is important to support our community in as many ways as we can. From charity fundraising, supporting local events to simply providing a helpful pair of hands we are proud to help where we can.
Each year we agree to support a key organisation and have chosen Herts and Beds SERV group for 2024/2025.
Herts and Beds SERV group of Blood Runners
The Herts and Beds SERV group of Blood Runners, was formed 2009.
SERV stands for Service by Emergency Response Volunteers.
They are part of a nationwide voluntary organisation that provides a free out of hours delivery service for blood products and patient samples, as well as Human Donor Milk, medical equipment and drugs.
They provide a service to the main hospitals in our region, as well as Hospices and Milk Banks.
2024 - 2025
Welcome Space
We support the wonderful initiative run by St Johns Methodist Church, Baker St.
Many people living on their own are worried about the rising cost of living and heating their homes. St John's Church have created a Welcome Space on Tuesdays where people can meet to have a chat, a cup of coffee and stay on for a soup lunch
Orange Hat Appeal
Some babies need extra monitoring and support after birth. As part of the 'Keeping mothers & babies together' initiative, the Royal Free came up with the idea of providing knitted orange hats for these more vulnerable babies. The orange hat helps the team easily identify which babies need extra care; allowing them to take timely observations, blood sugar tests and extra support to establish feeding so that mothers and babies can stay together.
So far, our wonderful PBGems have knitted over 100 hats!