155. Supporting ABF – The Soldier’s Charity

Many of you will be aware that the Worshipful Company of Water Conservator’s is a strong supporter of the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch which is designed to raise funds for ABF, the Soldier’s Charity. In blog no 133, I described our involvement with this lunch and how I handed over a cheque for £500 to the Lord Mayor for ABF, which supports veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. I also indicated that there would be more to follow.

I am delighted to report that the collection from our Election Court Lunch together with some income tax credits and a contribution from the Water Conservation Trust enabled us to raise £1,000 for this wonderful charity this year.

At an event earlier this week to celebrate the outcome of the lunch, I was able to make a presentation to the Lord Mayor, of a second cheque for £500. At the event the Lord Mayor, Alderman Dr Andrew Parmley reported that a total of £190,000 had been raised for ABF this year – a magnificent sum from the City Clubs and Livery Company’s.

Many thanks to all our Member’s and the Water Conservation Trust for making our contribution possible.

Photographs show the report presented by the Lord Mayor, and the handing over of the second cheque.