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Where the money went....

So you took part in one of our Challenges, or you donated funds? Read about how the money raised at Mercury FM has been distributed right across Surrey and Sussex and share the feel-good factor.

Here's where last years grants went to in 2008....

 Age Concern Horsham and Crawley organises entertainment for its members every month. A grant was used to help senior citizens get fitter and more active, providing health benefits and social interaction

Live At Home in Redhill and Reigate aids isolated senior citizens in their own homes

St Catherine's Hospice is a charity dedicated to providing specialised end of life care and support to local people and their families, friends and carers. Their grant went to installing a new bell bed system enabling patients to call from their bedside.

Mid Surrey Mencap - supporting local families with playschemes and activities

First Hurst Green Scout Group

Golden Lion Children's Trust - The grant enabled 250 disadvantaged children to enjoy a Santa Train Ride at the Bluebell Railway at Christmas with gift for each child

CAMEO - Come and meet each other club CAMEO is a support group for people in the early stages of dementia, particularly younger people. The group offers the opportunity to meet others and enjoy leisure activities whilst allowing the carer to have a break.

Reigate and Banstead Women's Aid Helping woman and child become safe, escaping domestic violence

The Survivors Trust - helping people leave domestic violence in the Crawley area

Rainbow Trust - respite home for families with a child with life threatening illness

Kangaroos- special needs playscheme for children with special needs

The Springboard Project in Horsham helps children and young people with mental and physical disabilities.

East Surrey Domestic Violence Forum - providing essential items for those leaving domestic violence.

The Dame Vera Lynn Trust offers a service for preschool children affected by Cerebral Palsy.

Chase Hospice Care for Children supports families with life limited children and teenagers

Relate Mid Surrey is a non profit-making local charity working to keep families together by helping people build respectful couple, parental and family relationships

Crawley Citizens Advice Bureau

West Sussex Mediation Service

East Grinstead and District Association for Mental Health

Sunbeam Swimming Club in Horsham - weekly swimming club for disabled children

Any charity, non profit-making or voluntary group can apply for a Mercury FM Charity Appeal grant. Please click here for details.

The Mercury FM Charity Appeal. Registered charity number 1091657. Part of Global Charities