Charity looking for '100 Women Who Care'

Sunday 30 May 2021

A new crowdfunding initiative with a difference has been launched in Guernsey and will hold its first event next week.

100 Women Who Care couples charitable giving with female networking. The first event takes place on 3 June at St Pierre Park Hotel and aims to raise a significant donation for local charities whilst introducing a new approach to charitable giving on the island.

At each quarterly event, up to three local charities will be invited to the 100 Women Who Care event to share their cause and story with the group. Each woman will donate £100 and then confidentially vote using their phones where they would like their donation to go.

The voting app distributes the collective donation of £10,000 based on the percentage of votes each charity receives.

The board of directors comprises Amber Burns (Chair), Zoë Melton, Karen Haith, Stephanie Hamel and Patricia White. 

Pictured: Organisers say that all money raised is donated, with overheads covered by event sponsors. Members are requested to attend a minimum of one event per year but are welcome to attend each quarter. The first event takes place on Thursday 3 June at St Pierre Park. 

Their mission "is to harness the generosity of women in the community and raise funds for those in greatest need as well as create a unique networking space for women to share professional and personal knowledge and offer support."

Ms Burns said: "Many women in the community of Guernsey want to support charities and give something back but are unable to find the time whilst juggling a busy home and work life.

"We came together and recognised a local need for a charitable event that brings women of all ages, races, professions and backgrounds together to support each other and provide a significant contribution to local charities in the community of Guernsey."

100 Women Who Care was launched in the US in 2006 as a way to raise money quickly for local charities in communities. It currently operates all over the world with a focus on supporting underfunded community charities, while also providing networking opportunities for women. 

"It is such a great way to harness the collective fundraising power of women in Guernsey," said Guernsey Director Ms Melton.

"By each of us contributing we can make a massive difference to charities in the Bailiwick regularly and at the same time members will be meeting new people at every event and extending their networks on the island."

Pictured top: To join and attend the event search for 100 Women Who Care Guernsey on LinkedIn, visit the website or email hello@100womenwhocareguernsey.com.