Mark Buckle

Charity

The Whitehawk Inn - The Whitehawk Inn, is a Brighton based, award winning charity, has been chosen as one of only six Official Local Charities for the 2012 Brighton Marathon. The Whitehawk Inn, current holder of The Argus Appeal’s ‘Charity of the Year ‘and Brighton & Hove Council’s ‘Best Community Initiative’ awards, works tirelessly to offer those residents of Brighton & Hove who have, for some reason, ‘lost their way’ or are ‘searching for a new direction’ every chance possible to find their new life. As a community led organisation, the charity’s dedicated and passionate workforce provide information and advice about learning and work, offering a range of support activities for adults. The Centre itself is a bright, local community hub that provides visitors and learners with an inspirational environment in which to spend time with people who genuinely want to help them to move forward. In just over a decade, The Whitehawk Inn has helped more than 7,400 people. 70% of whom live in an area of deprivation and 92% have known barriers to participation that result in social exclusion, poverty, low educational attainment and skill levels, poor work prospects, poor health and family breakdown. Inside just three years The Whitehawk Inn supported 200 people back to work and thus resulted in a reported improvement in their quality of life, including increased self-confidence, motivation and a feeling of being more connected to others in the community.
The Whitehawk Inn
The Whitehawk Inn, is a Brighton based, award winning charity, has been chosen as one of only six Official Local Charities for the 2012 Brighton Marathon. The Whitehawk Inn, current holder of The Argus Appeal’s ‘Charity of the Year ‘and Brighton & Hove Council’s ‘Best Community Initiative’ awards, works tirelessly to offer those residents of Brighton & Hove who have, for some reason, ‘lost their way’ or are ‘searching for a new direction’ every chance possible to find their new life. As a community led organisation, the charity’s dedicated and passionate workforce provide information and advice about learning and work, offering a range of support activities for adults. The Centre itself is a bright, local community hub that provides visitors and learners with an inspirational environment in which to spend time with people who genuinely want to help them to move forward. In just over a decade, The Whitehawk Inn has helped more than 7,400 people. 70% of whom live in an area of deprivation and 92% have known barriers to participation that result in social exclusion, poverty, low educational attainment and skill levels, poor work prospects, poor health and family breakdown. Inside just three years The Whitehawk Inn supported 200 people back to work and thus resulted in a reported improvement in their quality of life, including increased self-confidence, motivation and a feeling of being more connected to others in the community.

Event details

2012 Brighton Marathon

15 April 2012

Just two Brighton Marathons behind us and the Olympic year to come these are exciting times for running in the oh so energised city of Brighton and Hove and in the UK generally; next year will be quite some year! We anticipate the 2012 edition of the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 15th April, being bigger than either of the two previous editions and entries have been pouring in since the Monday morning immediately after our recent race on April 10th. If you’re thinking about entering, don’t think for too long!


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Fundraiser: 
Mark Buckle

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Mark Buckle is a true Brightonian having been born in the then town, not yet City, in June 1960. Now 51, Mark is married with two children and has for the past 12 years resided in the local village of Ovingdean, which he says is ‘idyllic’.

 

Mark who has been self employed and running garages and car sales in the Sussex area since 1985, is currently Managing Director of the North Star Motor Group which operates from premises in Sayers Common, Brighton, Portslade and Worthing.

 

Although, ‘nearly always at work’ Mark has spent many years supporting and raising funds for local charities and has a great affinity with The Argus Appeal, having completed several challenging charity bike rides on their behalf over The South Downs Way and Brighton to Paris. He is also a keen and very active member of Sussex Freemasonry and several other charitable committees’.

 

During Mark’s younger years he was heavily involved in playing and managing at all levels of local and Sussex football and this ended suddenly and prematurely in 1990 due to a serious knee injury. Since then ‘running’ has been off the agenda but due to persistent persuasion and encouragement by Stephanie St James of The Whitehawk Inn project, Mark has decided to accept the challenge and good guidance of personal trainer Adam Kann to attempt to get ‘fitter’ and complete the 2012 Brighton Marathon and raise funds for The Whitehawk Inn. 

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Recent donors

05.05.12 from: Dan,Dec,Karl,Jane,Mario,Peter,Gwen,Sue,Tony,Kim,Glen,Karen,Alison,Eric,Teresa,Peter F,Gary,Denis,Sarah,Joe,Jo,Pete H,Tayo,Julian,Dave.

02.05.12 Great Effort

02.05.12 Well done

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24.04.12 I've given this sum as no-one else has. Well done for crossing the line and getting paid.

20.04.12 From all at JAYAR Car Parts, well done

19.04.12 Well Done Mark, a great effort all round. I will buy you a pint when I next see you, and is it the London Marathon next??

19.04.12 Well done!

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18.04.12 good going Mark

18.04.12 exceptionally Well done

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18.04.12 well done Mark.

18.04.12 Well done, great achievement

18.04.12 Go on Big Buck

17.04.12 Many congratulation Mark, such an achievement.

16.04.12 You're a brave man Mark, and possibly quite mad!

14.04.12 Go on Big Buck - dont let the Deep Sea Diver overtake you :))

14.04.12 Good luck, hope youve passed your MOT !

14.04.12 Good Luck!!

14.04.12 Good luck , I will be thinking of you Mike

14.04.12 Hey Mark Wishing you lots and lots of luck. Will be thinking of you and cheering you on in Hong Kong! Love Anne, Jordan and Holly xxx

12.04.12 Good luck Mark

12.04.12 Good luck Mark, hope you can walk for Monday!

11.04.12 Good luck. x

11.04.12 Good luck, we will be there cheering you on, we know you will do it, and we are proud of you.

10.04.12 Mark - thank you so much for all your hard work: I'm so looking forward to seeing you cross the finish line on Sunday! x

09.04.12 Good luck Mark - we will be shouting for you! Dave and Sheila xxx

07.04.12 best wishes for the run!

07.04.12 Will put in a good word with my boss for you!

07.04.12 good luck

06.04.12 Good luck , you must be mad.

06.04.12 Good Luck Mark.

06.04.12 Hope you dont need my attentions!

05.04.12 Good Luck - Peter Isted

05.04.12 Good Luck Mark

01.04.12 Hi Mark this donation comes with our love all the best Graham & Ann ps rather u than me

30.03.12 Good luck and all the best

29.03.12 Best of luck!

29.03.12 Good luck mate. We are all proud of what you are doing and, as usual, you will do your best and a great job.

29.03.12 YOU'LL NEED A PINT AFTER THAT

22.03.12 Bike would be easier!

22.03.12 Good Luck from South Down Lodge

£2,636.12

Running total

Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
£3,101.40
Total donors:
61
Biggest donor:
Declan Mongey & the Plough Customers
£275.00  
Last donor:
Declan Mongey & the Plough Customers 05.05.12  
Offline fundraising:
£525.00
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