Page 26 - HFT Annual Review 2019

Annual Review 2019
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Getting the fundamentals right
with our fundraising
Hft’s fundraising activities are driven by a desire to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities, and we are enormously grateful to all those who support us.
Our supporters come from all walks of life but have the same thing in common – a shared belief that people with learning disabilities should be able to live within their community with all the independence, choice and support they need to live the best life possible.
We fundraise to enable the people we support to have equal choices in life and to have access to opportunities beyond their care. These can include making new friends and enjoying
new experiences through Hft’s dating and friendship service Luv2meetU, or accessing personalised technology that can give people with learning disabilities greater independence.
Fundraised income can also fund improvements to the homes, gardens and day services of people we support, which can enhance their quality of life. Our Family Carer Support Service also relies entirely on fundraised income and enables us to reach out and provide support and guidance to anyone who has caring responsibilities for someone with a learning disability.
Last year, we raised over £2.7m from legacies, trusts and foundations, companies and individuals. Throughout the country, people have raised money through events, and challenged themselves to cycle, run, trek and walk for Hft – we are very grateful for this huge commitment.