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Aug 2020
Henshaws Hundreds fundraises for struggling charity
Henshaws has launched a new fundraising initiative to raise vital funds after experiencing shortfalls it attributes to coronavirus.
Its new Henshaws Hundreds Challenge will begin on September 21. Participants are asked to pick a hundred of any distance they like and get sponsored for it.
It costs £5 to sign up and all fees and sponsors will go to the charity to help support those living with disabilities to build skills and develop confidence. Participants can choose to complete their 100 alone or within a group and are asked to use a mobile app to track their distance.
Gemma Young, Henshaws Fundraising Manager for Yorkshire, said
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The charity's recent financial struggles forced it to close its arts and craft centre in Knaresborough and cut its supported living services.
Henshaws was criticised at the time by people whose family members were in the supported living facility who accused the charity of financial mismanagement. The families also said there was a disconnect between upper management and those using the service.
The charity responded to these claims and said:
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