Sue Newton was installed as President of Soroptimist International Bridgend and District at the AGM in April 2025.
Sue said she was delighted and honoured to be President for the coming year and was looking forward to a varied programme of fun, friendship and hands on activity.
Click here for details of the SI Bridgend Programme for 2025-2026
President Sue’s theme for the year is ‘Living in Poverty, Support for Women and Girls’ and her chosen charity is SPLICE Child and Family Project, a small local charity who work to support families with young children who are living in poverty in the local area.
As Sue explains, “Around 30% of children in Wales live in poverty. SPLICE helps with play sessions and parenting coaching, a warm space and hot drinks in the cold weather, provision of essentials such as nappies and baby formula and fresh vegetables which are donated to them to be passed on to families who need them.
“We will be doing some fund raising for SPLICE, but also providing practical support as part of our programme action programme.
“I am also keen that we continue with the projects we are already invovled with and also look at providing support for women and girls living in poverty overseas as well.
“Please read our Programme Action report for 2024 – 2025 and if you want to know more, contact us via our Facebook page – we’d love to hear from you.”
Thank you,
Sue Newton
President 2025-2026