Category: Projects

  • FOCUS July 2025

    Welcome to the July edition of FOCUS, where we report on the success of Half Ironman David Lewis, who completed the Cotswold 113 event on July 13 in an impressive time of 6 hours and 31 minutes. This month our chosen charity is Oakleaf, who report on their ‘Clutter Energy Workshops” directly helping clients facing hoarding…

  • FOCUS June 2025

    READ OUR NEWSLETTER HERE! Despite the enormous sadness felt from our supporters on the death of former Chairman, Roy Harris, the Trustees were keen to produce the June newsletter and bring you positive news of our activities during the last month. Fundraising has continued with Warwick University Lacrosse and the BHMT football match and summer…

  • Supported Projects 2024/25

    Here are the impact reports from charities that received grants from the BHMT. All made possible by our fundraisers and generous donations from our supporters!

  • Oakleaf Charity Report November 2024

  • FOCUS on Charity: The Listening Centre

    The Listening Centre was founded in 1993 with the aim of providing a drop-in counselling service for the residents of Blackbird Leys, one of Oxfordshire’s most deprived areas. We work to support individuals who have experienced challenges to their mental wellbeing to find purpose, meaning and connection again. It is difficult to exactly quantify the…

  • FOCUS on Charity: Justlife

    Update for the Beer-Harris Memorial Trust, July 2024 “Some places were filthy, blood-stained walls….Welcome pack stipulated ‘no weapons allowed”, “It’s…a nightmare. The house has cockroaches, mice…it is leaking, damp…we sleep on the ground.” “I have attempted suicide in the past. In temporary accommodation [TA], I used to have a noose next to my bed, like…

  • FOCUS on Charity: Maggs Day Centre – Hope for Everyone

    written by Maggs Maggs Day Centre is a registered charity, providing shelter and support to people who are experiencing homelessness and are vulnerable throughout Worcestershire. Maggs was founded in 1984 after a homeless man died after years of sleeping rough on the streets of Worcester. Five members of a local church came together in unity…

  • FOCUS on Charity: Off the Streets

    July 2024, written by Off the Streets Charity “Can you help me get a mortgage?“ These were the words of an ex-guest who lived on the streets of Southend for 11 years and who was struggling with PTSD. We helped him get help for his mental health and also found him accommodation and a job…

  • FOCUS on Charity: Arise

    July 2024, written by Arise Brief history of the charity “Arise Counselling Service is an independent Christian charity born out of the vision of local churches and we are now in our 6th year of service. The purpose of Arise is to provide affordable counselling for people in East Grinstead and the surrounding area, within…

  • FOCUS on Charity: Freedom Community Project

    July 2024, written by Freedom Community Project Brief History of the Freedom Community Project Since our inception in 2008, Freedom has been a pillar of support for individuals and families grappling with the harsh realities of poverty within our local communities. Our mission isn’t solely about alleviating financial hardship. We are dedicated to uplifting lives,…