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FUNDRAISING APPEAL 2012

— Sophie Marsden

Is it a bird… is it a plane… no it’s Frances!!

Frances Fox has decided to throw herself (and her sanity some may say) out a plane in order to raise vital funds for Art Refuge UK.

The charity really is on its knees. We are desperately trying to raise funds as quickly as possible but the impact of the recession on charitable giving from both Trust’s and donors has made it increasingly difficult. The reality is that without the required funds we will have to close the charity as early as July this year. This would be a huge blow for the many TIbetan children that pass through the centres and benefit directly from the Art Refuge programme aswell as all of those associated with charity itself.

So as Chair of ARUK, Frances is taking matters into her own hands and leading by example!  She will be doing a skydive with UK Parachuting on the 26th May at Beccles airfield in Suffolk. Here is a short video in which Frances explains her reasoning behind taking such drastic measures!

 


So if you would like to show your support and sponsor her please visit her Virgin Giving fundraiser page here.

Or why not join her?! If you fancy a quick adrenaline fix and would like to take part please get in touch with us by email- .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Art Refuge UK is looking for Trustees!!

— Sophie Marsden

Do you want to put your professional skills to good use and support the important work of Art Refuge UK?
Would you like to join a small team dedicated to improving the experiences of Tibetan refugees through art and play?

If your answer is yes then please read on!

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Art Refuge UK in Manchester- come along and lend a hand!

— Sophie Marsden

Art Refuge is delighted to be attending His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s “Manchester Teachings and Readings” event taking place in June 2012. We will be hosting a stall there and we need some volunteers to help us out on Sunday 17th and Monday 18th June at the Manchester Arena. It promises to be a very interesting and insightful few days so if you would like to lend a hand please read on! 

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Features

Art Refuge Mural- January 2012

— Sophie Marsden

A report from one of our latest volunteers Sarah, who has just returned from her visit to the centre in Kathmandu, Nepal. Along with the young Tibetan refugees and staff at the centre, Sarah has transformed a cold and dark coridoor by painting a wonderful mural on the walls. You can read her report here.

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Featured Artist; Sonam Choephel

— Sophie Marsden

Sonam Choephel is a renowned Tibetan artist and friend of Art Refuge. In fact he helped to establish the Painting Club which then led to the creation of Art Refuge UK.We will be selling some of his work at His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s “Manchester Teachings and Readings” event taking place in June 2012. You can read more about his work and life here.

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