On 16th January, members of the Estates Department visited the Canterbury Umbrella Centre to present them with a cheque for £1973.80. This fantastic amount was raised throughout 2014 by various fundraising initiatives such as donating money to wear jeans on a Friday, leading up to Christmas where the staff held a successful raffle. The charity was nominated by Lizzie Marsh, receptionist in Estates. Canterbury Umbrella really make a difference to the local community, and in particular provide support to people with mental health problems and those that are feeling lonely or isolated. They rely on the help of volunteers to support all of the members and the activities they provide. To find out more about the Canterbury Umbrella charity community centre, or if you’re thinking about becoming a volunteer, you can visit their website www.canterburyumbrella.co.uk