Charity
The Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund is a small non- governmental UK registered charity, which aims to lift Ugandan children out of poverty through education. We form partnerships with schools to assist them to become centres for excellence and to ensure that even the poorest children have access to high quality education.
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Tim Gauntlett - London marathon for Nalango
3 hours 27 minutes and 35 seconds!
It may sound cliché, but it really was the though of how much money all my freinds have donated that gave me the extra motivation in the last 4 miles to get in under 3:30. Thank you so much. You have made me very happy and more importantly you have changed the lives of hundreds of Ugandan children (and will continue for years to come)!
Back in the Summer of 2008 my brother, Rob Gauntlett, again felt on top of the world having just completed his 180Degrees journey from pole to pole, but just six months later he was taken from us all when he and James Atkinson fell to their deaths; both just 21 years old.
We really felt it was unfair that someone so inspirational died so young. So we, Rob's family and friends, decided to build a school in Rob's memory, so that people can continue to draw on his inspiration for years to come. The Nalango Secondary School is exactly that.
Rob firmly believed that education is the key to a better society and so far, where the children were taught in the shade of a tree, you can now see a school. It has been such a rewarding project, because it has so visibly changed the lives of these children. It is not finished, however, and they need more classrooms, an exam hall and even a water tank.
Nalango Secondary School
In Uganda, Nalango Secondary School has some very energetic teachers and students, but no facilities to speak of - just the place Rob would have enjoyed working. Where there was bare earth, Rob's fund has so far helped to build 5 classrooms and 8 latrines - but the school is growing, in quality and size, and more classrooms, water tanks, latrines, desks, teachers' houses are all needed. Work is being carried out through the Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund, set up themselves by parents after losing a young son, and who provide a brilliant example of good African development - passionate, efficient, consultative and with a long term involvement in each school and area. More information can be found at http://www.henryvanstraubenzeemf.org.uk/
Recent donors
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David & Angela Maddison £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 14.05.12 Sorry it's a bit late but still useful I hope. |
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Denise Abbey. £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 08.05.12 Very Well Done Tim. I admire your determination and continued fund raising. |
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John Lizzie and Georgia £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 08.05.12 Tim, Amazing time - well done! Sorry it's taken so long - completely forgot. John, Lizzie and Georgia Miles. |
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Johnno Dwyer £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 25.04.12 Cracking running Tim - congratulations! Awesome total raised too - it will change lives in Uganda... |
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Sarah Moore £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 25.04.12 Well done for the marathon. Sorry it's only a small donation but every penny counts :-) (Louise's friend Sarah Moore) x |
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MIKE BROUGHTON £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 25.04.12 Tim, well done, a great effort. Next time sub 3?! Mike B |
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Miriam and Max £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 23.04.12 Brilliant Tim!! xx |
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Magali D. £30.00 22.04.12 Good luck Cuz! Today is the big day! |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 21.04.12 |
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Yetty £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.04.12 Best of luck hun, cheering you on:) |
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Chris & Cathy Jones £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 20.04.12 Good luck Tim! |
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Jill+Becky £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.04.12 Good Luck x |
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Lesley and Ian Ellis £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 18.04.12 |
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Cassie Northcott £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.04.12 Good luck Tim! 2hrs 30 ok? |
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Sue & Greg £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 17.04.12 Go for it!!!! Lots of love. |
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Andy and Adrienne £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 15.04.12 Good luck Tim |
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Sweepstake win from the Gang £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 15.04.12 Good luck Tim, enjoy the day. |
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Bertie & Richard Yorkshire £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 14.04.12 For Rob a very special young man. For Nalango Secondary School a very special place full of love and courage. |
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Kath, Win and June ( Liz's Mum and her friend £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 13.04.12 Oh Tim love we shall be watching on TV and thinking about you and Rob. Take care love . |
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Jude & Keith Bond Yorkshire ( Liz's sister) £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 13.04.12 Enjoy the day Tim, it is amazing and very well done you. |
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Helen and Tony James £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 13.04.12 Good luck Tim |
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Ann Williams £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 12.04.12 Good luck Tim! It sounds a great cause and I'm sure Rob would be proud of you. Enjoy the day - it's an amazing event to take part in. |
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Jill and Mark Ingrams Farm £25.00 12.04.12 |
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Vicky Roberts £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 12.04.12 Go Go Tim, good luck |
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Pete Roberts £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 11.04.12 I still remember the new years eve party when you were tiny and yet you could pick me up! If you were strong enough to to do that then, running the marathon will be a doddle!!! Very best of luck Tim! Have a great day, Pete & Abi xx |
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Ken and Jo Pattison £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 10.04.12 Well done Tim. Sorry we won't be able to provide lunch en route! |
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Brian & Jenny Hurst £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 09.04.12 Very best of luck Tim. You are a star! With best wishes, Jenny, Brian, Sarah & Chris |
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Eduardo Gonzalez £100.00 09.04.12 Keep it up Tim ! Its a great cause. Say hi to your dad for me. |
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Julia and Mark McDavid - Fitzleroi Barn £180.00 07.04.12 Good Luck Tim |
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Dot & Phil £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 06.04.12 |
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Seb £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 04.04.12 Good luck Tim! |
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Anonymous £20.00 04.04.12 |
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Viks and kids £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 03.04.12 Know you will find it a breeze, sorry it's a bit mean I have a party to fund this year! |
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The Whittinghams £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 03.04.12 Good Luck Tim! |
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Natalie £10.00 02.04.12 Good luck Tim |
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Kevin Hannavy £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 31.03.12 Best of luck with the run and the project Tim All the Best Kevin PS Hope to climb again with you soon! |
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Sue Hines, Newmarket £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 31.03.12 Good Luck Tim ! |
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Liz & Keith Roberts £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 31.03.12 You are a great brother Tim , have the most amazing day . Keith is very envious he's not running with you . Liz & Keith Xx |
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S Der Gregorian £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 29.03.12 |
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Paul & Jane Finch £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 29.03.12 Good luck with the run, the cause is outstanding |
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Ed Brimfield £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 29.03.12 The very best of luck Tim! |
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john & susan warren £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 28.03.12 Goodluck Tim |
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Elly Balme £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 28.03.12 Good luck timmy xx |
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Karen Pink £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 28.03.12 |
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Jane Wait £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 27.03.12 Good Luck Tim. |
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Sue and Paul £150.00 (+ £37.50 giftaid) 27.03.12 Good luck tim! You are an inspiration!! |
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Jenny Lewis £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 27.03.12 Good luck this is a great cause and a fantastic memorial to Rob. I am sure he would have been proud of you all. |
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Sandra and Pierre Dubout £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 26.03.12 Go for it Tim. The children at Nalango really need our support. Good luck with the run. Sandra and Pierre xxx |
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Anonymous £500.00 (+ £125.00 giftaid) 25.03.12 |
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Em Mitra £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 23.03.12 Good luck! xx |
Running total
- Target:
- £5,000.00
- Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
- £3,927.50
- Total donors:
- 79
- Biggest donor:
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Anonymous
£500.00 - Last donor:
- David & Angela Maddison 14.05.12
- Offline fundraising:
- £0.00
