Dorset based charity Room to Reward have launched a film appeal entitled ‘100 Mandys’, to raise awareness and Crowd Fund for a new online volunteer nomination system, that will allow them to reach a further 100 hidden heroes, who need a break, and thank them for the amazing contributions they make to their local communities.

Room to Reward is a small charity making a big difference to the charity sector. The first charity initiative of its kind. Hotels donate their unsold rooms, via the scheme, providing nominated hidden heroes with a complimentary two-night break, whilst giving charities the means to thank their invaluable volunteers.

The emotional film features Mandy Preece, a specialist end of life volunteer at Macmillan Caring Locally, Christchurch. Mandy was awarded a short hotel break for her work supporting those who are dying, helping them to find peace at the end of their lives.

The scheme was founded by Nicolas Roach, Chairman of the Harbour Hotel Group in 2015 and the charity has now donated more than £50,000 worth of stays. Every penny raised by Room to Reward goes towards reaching a Hidden Hero like Mandy, who is making a difference to a local community. 

Charity Director Adam Terpening said:

“By donating, you are helping us recognise the amazing individuals in our society who make our world that bit nicer, our communities that bit stronger and touch our lives without asking for a thing in return. We hope that by showcasing Mandy as an example of the exceptional individuals we reach, we will be able to raise the needed funds for our new booking system.”

You can watch the film at https://youtu.be/1KQTU_y66GU

If you would like to support Room to Reward visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/roomtoreward

‘Room to Reward’ work with many registered charities, including ‘Mencap’, ‘Macmillan Caring’, ‘National Autistic Society’, ‘Maggie’s Cancer Centres’, ‘Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’ and ‘Wales Air Ambulance’, the programme is supporting charities to give something back to key individuals, who make such a difference to the lives of others.

If you would like to find out more about the ‘Room to Reward’ scheme you can visit www.roomtoreward.org or email Adam Terpening, Charity Director, at [email protected] or Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Rosie White at [email protected]

Notes for Editors

‘Room to Reward’ is an exciting new registered charity that was launched in July 2015. Since its launch, over 90 hotels are now supporting the scheme. Over 100 hidden heroes have been nominated from various charities. ‘Room to Reward’ is the first of its kind in the hospitality industry. Hotel partners donate their anticipated unsold rooms to reward deserving charity workers with complimentary hotel breaks across the UK.

http://www.roomtoreward.org/
Registered Charity 1160675

Photo Captions: Room to Reward Team: Left to right, Rosie White Marketing & Fundraising Manager. Adam Terpening, Charity Director, Doody Blake Voluntary Events Coordinator.