Secret Millionaire running London Marathon for Amber
Kevin Green the secret millionaire who visited Amber's Ashley Court centre in 2009 is running the 2010 London Marathon for Amber. If you would like to sponsor Kevin and support Amber please visit Kevin's fundraising page on
www.Virginmoneygiving.com. Also running with Kevin is Adele Wilkins featured on Secret Millionaire and Amber supporter Finn Russell-Cobb.
New Amber centre
Amber has expanded to three residential centres and now has a presence in both the south west and south east. The new centre,
Farm Place, is near Ockley, Surrey, and will accommodate 28 young people.
Community Cashback Award
Amber has received a grant from the Wiltshire Criminal Justice Board through an initiative that sees money recovered by the courts and ploughed back into the community. The money will be used to refurbish Amber's canal boat for use by Amberteers and other disadvantaged groups.
Secret Millionaire visits Amber
Amber was one of three organisations on Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire on 23rd September, to receive a donation from Kevin Green, one of the biggest private sector landlords in the country and a multi millionaire. Kevin was inspired by the work of Amber and gave £20,000! "My interaction as a volunteer gave me an overwhelming sense of comradeship and it was like one huge family atmosphere, where we all helped each other. What impressed me most was the sense of self-worth the youngsters achieved..." Kevin has agreed to run the 2010 London Marathon for Amber and plans to visit us often and help in as many ways as he can. Visit
kevingreensecretmillionaire.com to read more about Kevin's experience.
Pilot project with Dorset Probation
Amber Practical Training is piloting an innovative project with Dorset Probation. Through assessment and practical application offenders who are completing community sentences as part of the "un-paid work" programme can achieve an accredited reference. This reference takes the form of two certificates that show their ability to adhere to working practices and work as part of a team.
Amber Rocks
Eddie Jordan took time out of his busy schedule with the BBC F1 Commentary Team to host a private party with Michelin Star chef Marco Pierre White at Frankie’s in Knightsbridge to raise funds for Amber. Fellow F1 commentator Jake Humphreys compered the evening that included a fabulous live gig by Eddie and his band The Robbers with guest appearances from rock icons Roger Daltry, Mike Rutherford and Nick Mason. Ian Hislop was also a guest.
Amberteers help Bulgarian orphans
Groups of Amberteers have made three trips to Bulgaria this year to help paint classrooms and spend time with young pupils and orphans at a school for childen with special needs in Pernik, Bulgaria. It was a life changing experience for the Amberteers to see how these young children live compared to life in the UK. It has been such a successful project that Amberteers will be returning to Bulgaria on a regular basis.
For details on any news items contact Sue Crawford-Condie on 02380 276531 or
sue.condie@amberweb.org.
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