News & Views

Community Dragon's Den - 16 June 11
As part of our 20th birthday we have launched a Community Dragon's Den.  The initiative is aimed at young people aged 14-19 (Years 10-13) from Stevenage and the surrounding villages. The Community Dragon's Den provides an opportunity for young people to get involved in a lo...

Christmas Pudding Offer! - 14 September 10
We have a lovely treat for you this Christmas- The Ultimate Plum Pudding! Each year the Community Trust provides hampers for companies and community groups to raffle amongst staff and members.  Last year we added to the hamper some delicious Christmas puddings.  This y...

Charity Golf Day - 10 June 10
This years Charity Golf Day took part on 10th June 2010 and raised in excess of £1,800 for Stevenage Community Trust. The Trust was pleased to welcome 40 golfers from local businesses who took part in the annual event at Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre.  iThink Me...

Marathon Man Martin - 25 April 10
Congratulations and thanks to Marathon Man Martin Addrison who finished the 26.2 miles of the 2010 London Marathon in just 3 hours 30 minutes and 13 seconds!  Martin hopes to raise over £1,300 when all his sponsorship money has been collected.  We are very gratefu...

'Big Birthday' - 23 April 10
On 23rd April 2010, Stevenage Community Trust celebrated its 20th birthday and raised over £4,000 from various fundraising activities across the town. The celebrations started with a Gala dinner sponsored by MBDA and the Wine Society. Guests included members and sup...

Betfair SCT Athletics Boost - 05 February 10
Betfair, in partnership with Stevenage Community Trust, were proud to launch the ‘SCT Athletics Boost’ on 5th February 2010.  A cheque for £10,000 was presented by Julie Cooper, Operations Director at Betfair, to the Chairman of Stevenage Community Trust, K...

Christmas Hampers 2009 - 21 December 09
A record number of local businesses and community groups kindly agreed to raffle a Christmas hamper to raise funds for Stevenage Community Trust. We received many positive comments and the winners were delighted with their prize. Once all monies are collected, we expect to reach ...

Annual Celebrity Lunch - 04 December 09
Bubbly Floella Benjamin was the guest speaker at the Stevenage Community Trust Celebrity Lunch held on 4th December 2009. The former star of TV’s Playschool gave a highly entertaining yet thought-provoking talk to an audience of over 180 guests which included the Chairman o...

Quiz Night’ - 14 October 09
We are extremely grateful to Tony and Pam at the Hermit of Redcoats, Titmore Green for hosting our recent quiz night. Tony produced some interesting and alternative quiz questions which tested the minds of our quizzers. The successful winners were the team from Wagstaffs Accounta...

Annual Sponsored Swim - 11 October 09
Staff from Stevenage Community Trust joined their family and friends in the Stevenage and District Annual Sponsored Swim. Odyssey Health and Fitness Club in Knebworth once again hosted the event which saw a good turn out from the invited charities.  A final total from this f...

Jump for Charity - 10 October 09
To celebrate her 40th birthday, Emma Hayter from RHG Insurance Brokers in Stevenage, kindly offered to take part in a tandem parachute jump to raise money for Stevenage Community Trust. Through Emma’s efforts and the generosity of her colleagues, friends and family, a fanta...

A Night at the Movies - 08 October 09
Stevenage Community Trust was pleased to have been chosen as one of the beneficiaries of MBDA's Community Dinner which took place on 8th October 2009. Based on classic films; the event saw guests arrive dressed as their favourite characters. They were then taken on a walk along t...

Chief Constable's Summer Ball - 01 July 09
The Stevenage Community Trust was delighted to receive a donation for £1,400 following the Chief Constable's Summer Ball. The cheque was presented on 1st July 2009 by Chief Constable Frank Whiteley at Police Headquarters in Welwyn Garden City. The Ball was held on...