July 7th 2020
£30,000 raised by Moulsford
Although, sadly, the South Africa Tour did not go ahead in March, the Moulsford community should be immensely proud of all that was achieved in raising funds for our chosen tour charity Inspire, over the last ten months. Events included the Ridgeway Rhino, Moulsfest, RAC Lunch, SA Tour Dinner and the individual fundraising by the boys. The original target for the fundraising was £15,000, but a staggering £30,000 was raised, which is a tremendous feat and one that will do a huge amount to better the lives of those at Inspire.
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, South Africa’s uncertainty, insecurity and hunger are as real as ever. Inspire has been supporting a great number of families through this time by delivering food parcels and providing health education. They have so far helped feed 257 households, or some 1542 people, on 25 farms, which is a clear indication of their commitment to help the families on Middelpos Farm and surrounding farms to stay healthy, protected, educated and fed, until such time that it is no longer needed.
We are extremely pleased that the money raised by the Moulsford community from the 2020 tour will fund four specific projects. The money will be spent on the renovation of a new kitchen, the repair and renovation of eight dilapidated rooms into three small houses, the repair of the water borehole and the hiring of a qualified teacher and the purchase of digital equipment to enable the children to learn.
The funds that the Moulsford community has raised for Inspire are going to make a huge difference to the lives of many. The projects create a long-lasting legacy and strike a solid balance of infrastructure, daily needs and education. They should help to enable a way out of poverty for the current and future families at Middelpos Farm.
Although the 2020 tour was not able to go and meet these families and see the benefit directly for themselves, we will certainly update everyone on developments with information on how the projects are going, two of which are due to get underway this month. It is also very much in our plans to visit Inspire on future tours and continue the legacy that the 2020 tour has begun.
A huge thank you to everyone that supported the fundraising events and especially to Nicola House and Emma Bowring for their tireless work throughout.
James Springer
