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Welcome to the High Wycombe Central Aid Society |
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The High Wycombe Central Aid Society is a Registered Charity (Registered Charity No. 201445) established to help needy people in the High Wycombe area. Established by Frances Dove in 1906, it is the oldest independent charity in High Wycombe, having been in existence for over 100 years.
We provide information and advice on a wide range of topics, small grants, plus clothing and food on a limited basis, to those in need of help in the High Wycombe area. This help is provided regardless of age, religion, or ethnic background.
We additionally provide the local office for SSAFA Forces Help.
The Society also runs a Furniture Project which collects donated furniture and furnishings, mainly for sale to those on low incomes. The Project also provides items of furniture for free to those in the greatest need as part of the Society's small grants scheme.
If you would like to become a Friend of the Society, and attend Society functions and receive two newsletters per year, an annual subscription of £5 per year minimum is requested - contact us for more details or download the application form here. |
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John Lewis Partnership Charity of the Year |
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Every year each local store selects a Charity of the Year. We were delighted when our local store in High Wycombe selected the Society as their Charity of the Year for 2008. John Lewis have provided us with a considerable amount of support during the year. There has been practical help, for example painting our furniture warehouse, financial assistance, supplying food for distribution to those in need in the community, and donating equipment for office administration. The Society also received a cheque for £2000 raised by the John Lewis “Meet the Neighbours” event. This was handed over at a ceremony at the High Wycombe store on 3rd October. Pictured below are Clyde Perkins, Secretary to the Society on the left, and Tony Wheeler, Managing Director of the store on the right, with members of the team from John Lewis and the Society. 
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