Mammoth £10,500 month for donations by Holbeach charity shop Chosen

Holbeach charity shop Chosen had a very generous October – donating a huge £10,500 to good causes.

Proceeds from the Fleet Street shop went to:

  • Royal Anglian Regiment (£3,000)
  • Royal Lincolnshire and Royal Anglian Regimental Association (£2,000)
  • Children With Cancer UK and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (£2,000)
  • Holbeach St Johns Over 50s (£500)
  • Holbeach Sports Academy (£1,000)
  • Hearing Dogs for the Deaf (£1,000)
  • Saracen’s Head Xmas meal (£500)
  • Karma Cave Greyhound Rescue (£500)

Chosen treasurer Iris Boland said: “October was an exceptionally good month.
“I would like to thank everyone that helped make this happen – our dedicated volunteers, and both customers buying and the people donating goods.
“Without them, there would be no Chosen.”

The presentation to Janet Doy, on behalf of Royal Lincolnshire and Royal Anglian Regimental Association.
The presentation to Janet Doy, on behalf of Royal Lincolnshire and Royal Anglian Regimental Association.

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