Trust Charity quiz night raises hundreds to kick off Winter Appeal!
The South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust Charitable Fund hosted a quiz night with all proceeds going straight to the Trust’s winter appeal.
Over 20 teams from across corporate, community and inpatient settings came together to test their knowledge on subjects ranging from TV and film, general knowledge and picture rounds. In all, over 100 colleagues took part, with ‘The Teenage Brain’ team crowned the inaugural winners!
Over 20 teams from across corporate, community and inpatient settings came together to test their knowledge on subjects ranging from TV and film, general knowledge and picture rounds. In all, over 100 colleagues took part, with ‘The Teenage Brain’ team crowned the inaugural winners!
Paula Bruton of the Adolescent Outreach team and member of the winning team said: ‘I've worked for the Trust for over 30 years and have enjoyed many Trust events, it’s nice to see some fun evenings coming back! It was an amazing night and a great way to support the Trust Charity. We were so surprised to have won prizes which went down well with the team’.
In total, net proceeds of over £700 were raised on the night making a huge dent in the overall target of £2,500.
Better Communities Director Ian Garlington said: ”Wow, what a night – the first of many, I hope! I am so grateful to everyone who has donated to our campaign – it is going to make such a huge difference. I’d like to say a special thank you to Fire Officer by day, quiz master by night Tony Johnson for organising such a fun and engaging quiz for us all.”
Launching our winter appeal
This year the Trust Charity is appealing to those who are able to donate to help us deliver a bespoke ‘party-in-a-box’ to every ward which will be packed with festive decorations, treats and goodies to be enjoyed on Christmas Day (though we recognise and appreciate that this is not the only cultural and religious holiday celebrated during this period)
We know that the holidays can be a difficult time for anyone who needs to be in hospital, particularly for people struggling with their mental health, so this year we are adding an extra touch of wonder and delight to the holiday season by treating our hardworking ward staff members and inpatients to the celebration box.
Natalie Page, Occupational Therapist says: “Celebrating the holidays on the wards is such a special time for everyone, especially for those who can’t be at home or don’t have anyone special to share it with. The decorations transform the ward, making it feel brighter, more festive, and full of warmth. Coming together for a shared celebration lifts spirits, strengthens our sense of community, and spreads some much needed joy throughout the ward.”
Your kind and generous donations could buy:
- £5 - Festive decorations such as tinsel, baubles and balloons
- £10 - Holiday party essentials like party hats, cups, napkins, tablecloths and games
- £20 - Fun festive craft activities
- £50 - Seasonal edible treats via a food and soft drinks voucher
- £100 - An entire ‘party-in-a-box’ for a ward
An entire ‘party-in-a-box’ comes complete with festive decorations, party hats and headbands, tableware, chocolate reindeer, candy canes, holiday craft activities and games, festive party music playlists (incorporating different religious celebrations) and seasonal edible treats via a food and soft drinks voucher so a ward has everything they need for a celebration to remember.
The Trust Charity would like to thank our fabulous quiz master, Tony Johnson, our hosts The Bedford Pub, Balham, for their hospitality, as well as Moka Bay and Sainsbury’s for sponsoring some amazing prizes.
