“We are thrilled to receive this grant for £1,431 to help towards providing vital physical and emotional support to people living with cancer.  Over the course of the last two years, raising funds for the charity has been incredibly challenging. However, as we come out of the pandemic demand for both our virtual and in person wellbeing Workshops has never been greater. It is for this reason that support from organisations like the Skipton Community Fund is so absolutely essential to the future success of the charity and in supporting people living with cancer.”

Ruth Adams, Look Good Feel Better

The Only Way is UP! took place on Sunday 3 October with the option of two routes.  The full course is 55 miles and takes in 25 hills with approximately 6,000ft of climbing and the alternative route of 44 miles will take in 14 of the hills and climb approximately 4,500ft.

‘The ride is in aid of Only Fools and Donkeys which raises money for local charities working with children, young people and adults with learning difficulties and physical disabilities.’ said Matt Collas.  ‘I came across the charity when I took part in their Mule Loire charity bike ride in 2018 and all the proceeds from the book – which stands at just over £9,000 – has been donated to them.

• The Accidental Zoo is a charity registered in Guernsey, which uses engaging up-close animal experiences to have a long-lasting impact within the island community. It builds opportunities for delivering education experiences in an exciting, hands on, real life way and facilitates activities to support the long-term health & wellness of people seeking a better quality of life within Guernsey

  Charlotte Le Guilcher of the Accidental Zoo said: “As a new charity, support from organisations such as Skipton is vital in getting our venture off the ground and putting on the very best events we can. Their assistance allowed us to host an animal related craft activity as part of the Thrive Outside visit, encouraging creativity and hopefully inspiring our next generation to focus on the protection of animals.”

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The Skipton Community Fund stepped forward to answer the charity’s call to help replace its old life rafts, covering the costs for one six-man and one eight-man life raft along with accompanying grab bags which contain first aid and safety equipment.

The Wetwheels Jersey experience, which allows disabled people of all ages the chance to enjoy power boating, is currently booked up to August with expectations that it could be the busiest year for the charity as more people and community groups look to utilise the service following the relaxation of Covid restrictions. In 2019 the charity welcomed 1,169 people on board its boat.