Regular Oasis supporter Caroline Buckley held another Christmas Fundraiser for us, this time at Neptune’s Hall, Broadstairs. Pictured here with the band, Caroline and Friends treated us to an incredible evening of songs old and new, raising over £500.
The Friends of Oasis committee work tirelessly year in year out, raising money so that we can provide our clients with what they need, when they need it. Whether it’s school uniforms, glasses, travel to hospital or a cot for a new baby, the funds raised by the Friends mean we can help.These amazing women recently raised over £2000 at a lunch at The Pavilion Broadstairs and £601 at a music evening.
Wards Estate Agents, in partnership with Kent Community Foundation, who have opened a fund for families with children who have complex needs and have donated more than £1500 to two of our vulnerable families.
The Albert Burns Children’s Trust Fund donated £2,000 to help us manage the crisis.
Rotary Club of Thanet have honoured their sponsorship of our golf day, even though we have had to cancel the event and donated £2,500.
Ramsgate Tandoori
A huge thank you to Raushan Ara and Rezar of Ramsgate Tandoori who raised £500 for Oasis at a lunch celebrating the 31st anniversary of their restaurant. We enjoyed a delicious meal, live music and Bollywood dancing and would like to thank everyone who came along and gave generously.
Montefiore Arms
Thank you to Matt Freeman at The Montefi ore Arms who raised £246 at what is surely the toughest pub quiz inn Thanet.
Waitrose
Waitrose Ramsgate and customers raised £568 for us in the Community Matters token scheme - thank you so much.
Co-op Westgate-on-Sea raised over £3,000 - thank you Adrian and team!
The Rotary Club of Margate raised £550 for Oasis at their annual swimathon.
Lovelys Gallery in Cliftonville curated a Silent Art Auction featuring 50 artists and even though the event was curtailed by the lockdown, raised an incredible £3,000! Thank you to the artists, Match Funding partners Barclays Ramsgate and Caroline Lovely and Hannah Dunn.
The Dickens Declaimers raised £291 at their event to celebrate Dickens’ birthday
Over £500 was raised at the Northwood Club Quiz hosted by Debbie and Spencer.
Tracey Emin has once again made a personal donation - thank you for your support as ever Tracey!
Councillor Emma Dawson made a grant of £1,600 through KCC Members Grants so that we could buy CCTV units to keep high-risk victims safe.
Dover District Council have donated £2,500 from their crisis fund.
Rotary Club of Margate donated over £700 to help us meet the costs of remote working.
Pfizer have donated £5000 and Inner Wheel of Ramsgate have also made a generous donation.
Lockdown and social distancing means charities face a loss of vital income at the very time that the need for support increases. Oasis is no exception, having cancelled all our events for the year ahead. However, supporters have swiftly coming up with new ways to raise funds to support our work, with virtual fundraisers including the 2.6 challenge. Radio presenter Gemma Cairney raised over £750 with a Zoom Disco, Bee Bishop undertook a mini ‘triathlon’ running and cycling 2.6 miles and dipping in the cold sea for 2.6 minutes. Friend Glenis Cheesman sold 26 drawings/paintings for 26 days and Oasis CEO Deb exercised for 26 minutes every day for 26 days!
Photo James Pearce
Artist Mel Chennell and 10 local photographers created a video showcasing the beauty of our coast for those who can not benefit from its calming influence first-hand during lockdown, raising over £500. Thank you to all the artists.
Nordic Group (Flambeau) donated $15,000 (£11,500) from The W.R. Floy and Sauey Family Foundation to support families and children in the local communities around Nordic Group Facilities.
Thank you to Flambeau Europlast Ltd in Ramsgate for recommending Oasis - we are so grateful to be the recipient of this significant gift.
If you’re interested in fundraising for Oasis, please email us at fundraise@oasisdaservice.org