Charity

Information about the Mayor's chosen charities and how you can support her fundraising efforts.

Support the Mayor's Charity

Broxtowe Youth Homelessness 

Councillor Carr is raising funds for Broxtowe Youth Homelessness and Age UK Notts throughout her year in office. 

Broxtowe Youth Homelessness is a charity which works to reduce the impact of homelessness and housing instability across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and beyond. They provide practical, person-centred support to people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or struggling to maintain stable housing. Their work includes one-to-one support, advocacy, emergency food and toiletry parcels, practical guidance around education, employment, and independent living skills.

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire 

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire aims to make life better for older and/or vulnerable people in Nottinghamshire. They provide numerous different services that help people navigate life’s later years and help people stay safe, warm and well at home through personalised energy efficiency advice. They work to secure benefit entitlements, such as Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance, as well as helping vulnerable service users protect bank accounts and assets by detecting and preventing scams and fraud. On top of this, Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire provide support for people living with dementia and their families, including running social events throughout the county to help people meet old friends and make new ones.


Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night

You are invited to the Mayor’s Quiz Night on Thursday 29 October at 7.30pm at The Nurseryman Pub, Derby Road, Beeston.

Join the Mayor, Cllr Barbara Carr, for a fun filled evening of friendly competition and fundraising. All proceeds from the event will go to the Mayor’s chosen charities.

Tickets are available now from The Nurseryman, plus £1 charity raffle.

Prizes include: A bike, cinema tickets, swimming pass, padel pass, restaurant vouchers and more.

South Notts Men’s Chorus Christmas Concert

On the eve of Advent, South Notts Men's Chorus presents an evening of seasonal and Christmas favourites. The Christmas Concert is featuresing Reuben Lee, Concert Pianist and Beeston Voices. The Christmas Concert features Reuben Lee, Concert Pianist and Beeston Voices.

Event Details: 
Date: Saturday 28 November, 2026 
Time: 7pm (Doors 6.30pm) 
Venue: St. John’s Church, Church Street, Beeston, Nottingham. NG9 1EJ

Refreshments & Interval: Light refreshments will be available to purchase during the interval. 

Tickets: Price: £10 Adult, £5 Child (under 18), Under 5's Free. 

How to book: Tickets are available to purchase online https://snmc.org.uk/tickets/   

Tickets can also be purchased on the door (subject to availability) 


How you can make a donation

If you would like to make a donation please contact the Civic Office on 0115 917 3210 or email civic@broxtowe.gov.uk . You can make a donation via cheque or bank transfer.


Contact
Civic Office
tel: 0115 917 3210