Proud to be Charity of the Year!
We were delighted to be named the official County Show Charity of the Year in 2009.
Due to our relocation from the Topsham Road site to new city centre headquarters in 2008, many people assumed the charity has closed. Our principle objective for the 2009 Devon County Show was to reach as wider audience as possible to show St Loye’s Foundation was still in existence and that our valuable work continues.
How the 2009 Show was a success for us:
We Made contact with 1000’s people who didn’t know we existed or presumed we’d closed.
Reached out to all ages through various activities, competitions and giveaways
We raised awareness of disability issues
Reconnected with former staff and trainees
Significantly increased our database of volunteers
Increased our membership
Enhanced our profile with supporters
Raised awareness for our cause through media interviews and press opportunities
We met HRH Sophie and Edward
Our Horticultural trainees received a Silver award
2009 Devon County Show Facts and Figures:
A team of 40 volunteers gave 265 hours of their time to support St Loye’s Foundation at the Show
100 visitors a day took part in the St Loye’s Foundation Nintendo Wii Fit Challenge
HRH Sophie took a SLF trolley coin away with her!
£4000 worth of sponsorship was provided by local Corporate supporters
Our Charity Grand Prize Draw raised £1000 from raffle ticket (£1000 worth of prizes were donated by local businesses)
A total income of £6777.66 was achieved!
It was an absolute pleasure working with the Show Committee, organisers and stewards who provided a huge amount of advice and assistance to us both with the planning and “on the day”.
Being awarded 2009 Devon County Show Charity of the Year was a huge boost for our charity and may we say a very big thank you to the Show Committee for giving us the opportunity.