Some of the charities we support
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Throughout the year our parish focuses on a calendar of missions support and outreach.
Our parish community looks outwards and supports those in greater need than ourselves.
We have a regular pattern of support for some key charities and in the summer months we pick a new charity each year.
For further information or suggestions on mission causes, please email or phone Grahame Senior.
Mind
Parish Focus July and August
In July and August we generally support a different charity. This summer we have chosen to support the mental health charity Mind
“Even though 1 in 4 people have mental health problems, most of us don’t get the help we need. This has to change. We’re Mind. We’re here to fight for mental health. For support, for respect, for you.
How do we make a difference?
We change minds across England and Wales by making mental health an everyday priority. By standing up to the injustices – in healthcare, in work, in law – which make life harder for those of us with mental health problems.
We support minds – by offering help whenever you might need it through our information, advice and local services.
And we connect minds. Bringing together an unstoppable network of individuals and communities – people who care about mental health to make a difference.”​​
Bishop's Harvest Appeal
Parish Focus Sept and Oct
Each year the Bishop of St Albans has a harvest appeal which we support. We are pleased to have raised £1109 in 2023
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The appeal for 2024 is "Thrive: Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture in Sri Lanka"
​The diocese is partnering with The Leprosy Mission to support the Kaveri Kala Manram (KKM) project in Sri Lanka. The country is suffering from a huge economic crisis and families are struggling with soaring prices and shortages of food and fuel. For those affected by leprosy life is even harder with the added burden of being shunned by their community. The Appeal will support a project run by Reverend Joshua, who helps families affected by leprosy to start their own vegetable gardens. The project brings people together for community meals to learn about nutrition and break down the stigma against people with leprosy.
The money raised will provide plants, seeds, coconut trees and tools so that families can grow their own food and build a sustainable income and will also support Rev Joshua’s community meals. ​
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Our parish Harvest Services are published on the News page and are starting in early September, running through to 13th October when Tring will celebrate theirs.
DENS
Parish Focus Nov and Dec
DENS is our local homeless shelter - Dacorum Emergency Night Shelter. They also run the Foodbank. Helping Rebuild Lives.
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DENS houses, supports and empowers vulnerable single homeless people, and others in crisis, to transform their lives.
The foodbank and the homeless shelter are both run by DENS. We provide financial support to the homeless shelter and every year our youth café sleep out to raise money for them. This year we are planning for a group from the parish to sleep-out on November 24th as part of a local sponsorship event. There will be a justgiving page in due course, and you can also give to DENS via our giving page, collections and card reader reference "DENS" as part or our mission focus for November and December.
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Our parish also provides the local centre for the foodbank. Those in need can get vouchers from The Citizens Advice, call to get a voucher 0808 208 2138 free phone. We provide emergency food parcels for individuals and families. The foodbank is open every weekday from 10 am to 12 noon.
We also collect food for the Foodbank. Donations of food from across Dacorum have been lower this year, and the increase of need has been 60% higher so any donations of food or money from you are valued greatly. Thank you.
Hospice of St Francis
Parish Focus January and February
The Hospice of St Francis is our local Hospice providing end of life support to those in our community.
As a parish we believe that a good life requires a good death and we a pleased to support our local Hospice providing care for those with a life-limiting illness.
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Please give generously to the hospice through our collections and through on-line giving or the card reader in Tring Church. Please mark any donations with St Francis Hospice.
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Christian Aid
Parish Focus March and April
Christian Aid is the major Christian overseas relief agency.
As a parish we join with Churches Together in Tring to support them through concerts, Lent Lunches, and a sponsored walk or run.
Many people will remember being involved in done door to door collections during Christian Aid Week. As a parish we replaced this fundraising for such an important charity by raising money from our Mega Stick Sunday sponsored walk.
In 2022 we raised around £17,000 thanks to most donations being match funded so you donation was worth double plus Gift Aid. Thanks to all, especially Huw and Richard.
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Our mega stick walk is a sponsored walk around the 5 churches in our parish. You can walk run or cycle. It is the same distance as a half marathon. In 2024 it was on Sunday 21st April to coincide with the London Marathon as Richard Abel also ran for Christian Aid. Annette Reynolds and friends walked the half marathon route. We finished with a BBQ at 5pm at Tring for all participants and supporters.
We have raised around £10,000, a tremendous amount.
Email link is below for more details.
Children's Society
Parish Focus May and June
We listen. We support. We act. Because we believe no child should feel alone.
The Tring Team Parish has a long and important relationship with the Children’s Society. The Children's society support the most vulnerable children in our society. Whether they are homeless, exploited or victims in county lines they are there to support them.
There are two main ways we support the Children's Society. Firstly our annual Christingle Services collect for them, secondly there is a box collection (through the year people collect change) and giving through the mission focus months.
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Please consider making a donation towards the work of The Children's Society as the need this year is greater than ever. Please email via the button below for information where to send a cheque to, or give through our giving page with reference Children's Society, or direct to them via their website.
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Thanks to all who supported the recent garden party. We raised a bit over £2000 and had a very enjoyable time.