# Localgiving matched giving campaign raises £20k for Sussex charities in three days

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/03/17/localgiving-matched-giving-campaign-raises-20k-sussex-charities-three-days/
- Published: 2013-03-17T15:33:03+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Localgiving.com Spring for a Year campaign has raised over £20,000 plus Gift
Aid for local charities and community groups in Sussex in just three days.

 

 

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The campaign encouraged Sussex donors to set up £10 monthly donations to charities
of their choice. LocalGiving.com would then match the sum donated for the first 
year. The Foundation supports local charities and community groups across East Sussex,
West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

 

 

 

The campaign was launched in partnership with Sussex Community Foundation which 
has been working with Localgiving.com since the launch of the website in 2011.

 

 

 

The online fundraising campaign began at 10am on 5 March and within six hours Sussex
donors had donated over £7,000. The £10,000 pot available for matching was used 
up on 7 March.

 

 

 

More than 20 Sussex harities benefited from Spring for a Year including the Weys
and Arun Canal Trust, Pulborough Cricket Club, and Seaford Musical Theatre.

 

 

 

Localgiving.com founder, Marcelle Speller, OBE, said: “Pledging to give a small 
amount each month to your favourite charity makes a huge difference to their ability
to continue the great work they do in your community. Knowing that £10 or more is
coming in every month means small, local charities can become more financially secure,
plan ahead with confidence, and expand their services to the community.

 

 

 

www.localgiving.com/sussexmatch

 

 

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