On Monday 19th January, partners, associates and supporters of The Community Matters Partnership Project (CMPP) come together to reflect on the accomplishments of the Partnership over the past year and to celebrate the collaboration with our chosen charity, The Gaming Zone (TGZ). The CMPP is a group of local companies and organisations working together as a local network to engage and support their local community. The College is proud to be a member along with many other local organisations.  

The event was held at The Aviator Hotel, who generously provided the room and a delicious afternoon tea and was hosted by Andrew Lloyd, CEO of Rushmoor Borough Council and the newly elected Chair of CMPP. During the event Adrian Sadler from Farnborough International spoke about his personal highlights for 2014 and Cllr Sue Carter, Rushmoor Borough Council and Tracy Clement, CEO of TGZ were on hand to present awards to thank companies for their involvement and contributions to CMPP and the community throughout 2014.   Katy Marlow, Community Engagement and Events Coordinator said, "I'm proud to have been able to accept the award on behalf of the College, which highlights the support, hard work and commitment given to the local community by both students and staff."

Christine Eustace, CMPP Project Manager was delighted to be able to present TGZ with a cheque for £55,000, the collective total funds raised by the partnership over the past two years. In addition to the support to our chosen charity, the partnership has raised £102,625 and given 12254 hours of volunteering hours to the local community.

Moving into 2015 the Partnership have taken a new spin on fundraising and will now be looking to fundraise for local projects which aims to raise aspirations and progression in young people. With this in mind, the End of Year Event was the host for our first fundraiser in 2015, The Grand Prize Draw. The total raised is yet to be confirmed but is the region of £8,000! Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and donated prizes.