What did we do with the money raised in 2025?

Here are some of the beneficiaries:

• Kings Langley Community Choir - they are using the funds to maintain the choir with new music equipment and extra coaching. Plus advertise for new members.
• KL Cricket Club (Women's section) - Purchased hardball kits (bats, balls, protective equipment.  Planning Dynamo sessions for 8-11 year olds in the summer.  Also setting up a Facebook page.
• NeuroRelate Ltd - To help promote better neuro-diverse inclusivity on KLFC match days.  Also planning a stall at the carnival to increase/promote community involvement.
• Druglink - The money has gone to purchase 'Welcome Packs' for new arrivals, these include essential toiletries, nightwear, journals, and comfort items to help women feel safe and valued from day one. 
• Community Action Dacorum - They are opening a new Repair Shed in Kings Langley to give older residents opportunities to make friends, share skills, and feel part of the community. Our donation will help cover set-up costs, including PAT tester, protective items (eg safety glasses).  Also helping to pay bills to maintain the building.
• Indradhanush Kids Academy - Purchased new electronic tabla and tanpura machine (provides background rhythm essential to the dance style).
• Kings Langley School (music Dept) - The donation will go towards providing good and quality, functional instruments. Including the repair and replacement of keyboard leads and headphones, and printing new sheet music.
• Kings Langley Football Club - This money will enable the football club to support approximately 2 young people who are living in financial hardship to continue to play for the club this season without impacting the clubs ability to provide equipment and facilities. 
• Kings Langley Musical Theatre Company (KLMTC) - Helped support costs of lighting and sound equipment.  Also employed a professional company for audio-visual support with the latest production of "Jack the Ripper - The Musical" - running 15-18th April.
• Alice Vidal (a student at KL School) - planned a conservation trip to Malaysia, to help protect declining Hawksbill turtles - The funds have gone to help support her trip to Asia.
• Food Bank - Supports purchase of fresh fruit, veg, bread and tops up basics each week.
• The Waterside Centre - The money will help go towards maintenance on the new vehicle and planning more exciting trips out for our members.