February Updates

Hello everyone,

It's again the end of the month and so it is time for our monthly updates.  We have had quite an active month, actually and are happy to report on the activities.

Activity Updates:

1. Saheliya managed to distribute our vouchers to their service users and therefore, we have decided to continue working with them to benefit the minority women who are in need of not only a meal but also social support.
2. Central Edinburgh Mosque has also approached us to see if we can support them in helping the needy in the Edinburgh Muslim community.  We have decided to give them vouchers on an adhoc basis for now.
3. On Friday 21/2/14, we had our first fund raising drive - a bake sale.  Being our first, we have had a few challenges and learning points to consider but overall, we are really pleased with the results.  We were able to raise £171.84 with the help of so many people.  So we would like to thank the following people/organisations:
1. Central Edinburgh Mosque for letting us use their venue for the bake sale.
2. The excellent bakers who contributed so many delicious cakes and biscuits.  You all were amazing!
3. The volunteers who helped out at the stall.  A special shout out for our young helpers - Ben and Anna Gray.  Ben especially asked if he could get his own stall next time.
4. The customers - without your buying the cakes, we wouldn't have had been able to raise the money.
5. Representatives from Bethany Trust and One Parent Families who came to support us.  We are hoping to be able to plan for events which can involve our partners more in future.
4. We have a new website!!  Check it out at mealonme.webs.com.  We had help from Lena and her husband on it.  Thanks to both of them.
5. We also received two surveys back and are chasing the organisations if they can encourage more feedback.

Accounts and Donations:

Of course, as per usual, we present our accounts and donors for this month.  

MS	£10.00
SS	£  5.00
SA	£50.00

NM	£50.00
Bake Sale Profits	£171.84

Given previously we have £293.33 in the bank, we have a total of £580.17.  We also are distributing 60 vouchers worth £300/- for this month.  So, that leaves our bank balance of £280.17.  The amount is enough for us to issue out vouchers for another month but we are in sore need of your donations to keep this project going.  So, we appeal to you for donations.  Please go to our donation page on our website if you wish to find out how to donate.  Any amount is welcome!

Thank you all for your much needed support.  

Yours truly,

MoM team