16/04/2026
A huge thank you to everyone at BNI Ascot. Just a month ago, Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund joined BNI Ascot and reached out for support with our Easter Egg Appeal, where we planned to host two events: an Easter Afternoon Tea with an Easter Egg Hunt, and a Charity Easter Bingo.
Thanks to the generosity within the Chapter, and additional support led by Beckie, with contributions from Beckie, Ross, Vana, Hamid, Liz, Rishi and Cameron—as well as cross-Chapter support from Lisa and Simon, our regular subs—we were able to deliver something really special.
Our Easter Afternoon Tea welcomed 50 attendees, all families of Deaf children. Each child received an Easter egg, and everyone enjoyed a delicious selection of cakes, sandwiches, and tea.
Our Charity Easter Bingo brought together 90 people—a fantastic mix of families and supporters—and we raised just over £1,100 for our charity.
Since joining BNI Ascot, it’s also helped us cut out some of the noise, which has been incredibly important. We've applied for four grants, been successful with two—securing vital funds and equipment for our Youth Club—and we are hopeful of securing £20,000 for our School Holiday Activities Programme for Deaf children as well as funding for a 2 Year Project in the Ascot area with Ascot Round Table.
We are so grateful for the encouragement, generosity, and focus that BNI provides. Being part of this community is already making a meaningful difference.
