Friends and Volunteers

Life for the residents would not be the same without the “Friends”

A friend is someone who is able to devote a significant amount of time to Abbeyfield Great Missenden. It might mean reading to a resident, organising an outing or activity, and helping with a fundraising event.

An associate friend gives up less time, but can on the occasional basis improve the well being and quality of life of the residents by providing lifts to the doctors, helping sell raffle tickets, collecting prizes, and assisting at coffee mornings.

The 200 Club

Anyone can be a member of the 200 Club. Its purpose is to raise funds for improvements in the house. In essence 60% of the money raised is given to Abbeyfield Great Missenden and 40% is given away as prizes at the quarterly draws.

Fundraising

The last big house improvement cost £300,000 of which 40% was raised by fundraising. A new 5year plan is now being finalised and may involve some serious fundraising.