The club has supported the Basics Bank in Fareham for a number of years so were delighted to welcome Mr Phil Rutt of the bank, an independent charity operating in Gosport and Fareham, to talk about the organisation and the people who need their help to feed themselves and their families.
Help is given on the production of a voucher available from a wide variety of sources. The need is sadly growing as a result of austerity. The charity is entirely run by volunteers and grew out of the Night Shelter for the homeless set up by Fareham Churches together in 2003. Donations still come mainly from local churches. After giving a vote of thanks Christine Wilkes presented Mr Rutt with a cheque by way of a donation.