Mountbatten Isle of Wight has revealed that an impressive £87,000-plus was raised during this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and supporters across the weekend.
The charity says more than £87,000 was generated through its roaming sunflower merchandise teams, charity stall holders and the support of the Isle of Wight Festival Banter Group.
Festivalgoers were able to pick up sunflower umbrellas, which doubled as parasols, alongside handmade crochet fashion created by members of Mountbatten’s Knit and Natter group, as well as sunflower brooches, in return for suggested donations.
Mountbatten’s charity stall was located near the Electro Love and Intoxicated Tea Rooms tents, while volunteer trolley teams roamed the festival site collecting donations.
By Sunday, the Main Stage arena had become a sea of sunflower umbrellas, with the Isle of Wight Festival Banter Group, led by long-time hospice supporter, Gary Boyd, also aiding in raising funds with a total of £1,092.60 donated.
Mountbatten community fundraiser, Harri McNeil, said:
“I can’t express how thankful I am to all those who supported Mountbatten Isle of Wight over the Isle of Wight Festival weekend.
Article continues below this advertisement “Our roaming volunteers and stall-runners worked so very hard, and their incredible efforts were bolstered by the brilliant IOW Festival Banter Group, a long-time supporter of our charity.
“These funds will go towards delivering award-winning care for Islanders dealing with death, dying and bereavement, 85 per cent of which is in people’s homes.
“Thank you to our team, for showing dedication, care and compassion. Thank you to the Isle of Wight Festival team for your valued support. And thank you to you, for picking up a sunflower or umbrella. Together, we’re changing lives and deaths on the Isle of Wight.”
