The Jubilee Trust

The Jubilee Trust is a registered charity instigated in 1981 and set up in 1982 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the Parish. The Jubilee Trust is our Parish Charity which aims to raise money within the parish of the Most Sacred Heart and use it to help alleviate poverty, or support those living with infirmity through age or sickness The Jubilee Trust is administered by trustees who are dedicated to charitable goals. To be a valid charitable trust, the Sacred Heart Jubilee Trust must demonstrate both a charitable purpose and a public benefit.

Aims

The aims of the Jubilee Trust are:

to spread Christian Religion.
to alleviate poverty
to relieve the sick and the elderly

If you know of a charity or organisation that you think meet the criteria of helping alleviate poverty or assist those you are sick or infirm and may benefit from Jubilee Trust funds please speak to one of the Trustees or email us at: mshjubileetrust@rcdow.org.uk

How do we raise our funds?

While our primary fundraising is through the Lottery and the First Friday Lunches, several social events are held during the year such as Bingo evenings, Quiz Nights, Tea Dances, Informative Talks, Supper Evenings and Dance Nights. The money raised is recycled to a variety of good causes that have either approached Father Duncan for assistance or have come to the attention of the Trustees.

If you would like to make a donation to the Jubilee Trust cheques should be made payable to “The Most Sacred Heart Jubilee Trust”. Internet payments or bank transfers can also be made to our account at Barclays Bank: please use Sort Code 207353, Account Number 80793353.

If you require further information on the Jubilee Trust please contact: mshjubileetrust@rcdow.org.uk or speak to one of the Trustees.

Jubilee Trust Future Events

The Sacred Heart Jubilee Social Club

https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ruislip/parish-groups/jubilee-social-club/

The Sacred Heart Jubilee Trust Lottery

Thank you everyone who has already signed up for the next 12 months of lottery draws. We have made a good start in reaching our target to recruit 200 members for a £500 prize for the first draw on 12^th December. We do still need more people to join for the coming year so we can continue to help people who are living with poverty or affected by ill health. It is easy to do and only costs £20, please follow this link for the online application form: https://forms.office.com/r/rqu3pMc6fe

Letters about the Jubilee Trust Lottery and forms are available at the back of the church, but if you cannot get to the church please, ring Harriet Plumb on 07956 366198 and she will arrange to get one to you or will collect your subscription.

We accept payment by cash or cheque. Make online/in-branch transfers to our account at Barclays Bank: sort code 20-73-53, account number 80793353. Please use the second part of your post code and your surname as the payment reference, e.g. 7AB/SURNAME and advise us by email at mshjubileetrust@rcdow.org.uk. Make cheques payable to ‘The Most Sacred Heart Jubilee Trust’.

Envelopes marked Jubilee Trust can be posted through the letterbox of the Priest’s House or given to one of the Trustees. Please do not leave cash in envelopes in the church. Don’t forget to give us your name and address and contact details with these payments. On the basis of 200 people paying £20 each, there will be one prize of £500, three prizes of £150 and eight prizes of £100 during the year. Additional prizes may be given if these numbers are exceeded and funds allow, equally these prizes may be reduced if less than 200 join.

The Trustees: Fr. Duncan Adamson, Charlie Crowley, Jenny Jean-Jacques, Ann-Maria Loughman, Emma Marshall and Harriet Plumb

Fundraising 20/21

Like many charities our fundraising has been severely restricted during the last 18 months and consequently our grants during this period are much lower than in previous years. However, we have been able to continue to provide support because of the monies raised from last year’s Lottery and ad-hoc gifts received this year.

The Jubilee Trust has supported the following in 2020-2021 by donating £2500 to :

The Marian Homes, St Lucia – A facility providing care of the elderly which the Jubilee Trust has been supporting since 1982 following the earthquake in St Lucia. Our annual contribution is as valuable and necessary today as it was when we first started. The home provides a loving and caring place for those who do not have family to care for them in their advancing years; the home does not receive any Government funding. This year we provided monies to help the continuing repairs to the flat concrete roof in their compound.
Friends of the Holy Land (FHL) – FHL was established in 2009 to help and encourage Christians to stay and flourish in the land of their birth, to ensure a secure presence where Christianity began. In 2020 we supported their ‘Need for Water’ project which provided a reliable supply of clean running water to families. This helped reduce the numbers of children suffering from chronic diarrhoea and other water-borne diseases. In early 2021 we supported the poorest Christian families who are suffering because of Covid-19. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on their lives, especially in cities like Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth as tourism, which is their main source of income, was depleted and many were left without any income. friendsoftheholyland.org.uk
Local Families Support – we provided some limited financial support to a few local families to assist during difficult life events or loss of income.
Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS) – Based in Eastcote, CAAS has an in-depth understanding of the needs of ADHD/Autistic individuals and how to support them and their families. It provides information, training, support groups and practical help to residents primarily in the Boroughs of Harrow and Hillingdon. Through raising awareness and hard work they change perceptions and break down barriers. https://adhdandautism.org/

The Trustees

Father Duncan Adamson

Father Duncan is the Parish Priest of the Most Sacred Heart, Ruislip.
He was appointed to the parish in September 2009. He previously came to Ruislip from Our Lady of the Rosary, Marylebone where he was Parish Priest for thirteen years.

As well as Parish Priest in Ruislip, Father Duncan is also the Chaplain to the Parish School and a Foundation Governor.

Last year Father Duncan celebrated his Silver Jubilee of Priesthood, having been ordained by Cardinal Basil Hume on the 24th June 1989 in Ruislip.

Charlie Crowley

Charlie is a business analyst who worked on IT projects developing asset management and bank accounting systems. His career spanning over 40 years designing and delivering new system solutions for leading investment banks mainly in the City of London. Charlie has recently retired.

Originally from Co. Cork, Charlie moved to London while in his late teens. He is married to Geraldine with two grown up children and his family has been part of the Sacred Heart Parish for over 25 years. He joined the Jubilee Trust in April 2014 and is responsible for the bookkeeping and financial matters.

Ann-Maria Loughman

Ann-Maria feels very privileged to be a Trustee of The Jubilee Trust especially as it serves a cause that has been close to her heart, helping those who are living with poverty, illness or disability.
Ann-Maria spent most of her working life in and around the Social Security System and has seen first-hand the impact and effect poverty and poor health has on individuals and families.
Through the Jubilee Trust they try to offer a hand to others who are in need, help our neighbours near or far and share our good fortune. Ann-Maria enjoy’s organising social events, seeing the parish come together and raising some money that benefits others which feels like Christianity in Action.
Ann-Maria has been in the Parish for nearly 30 years and involved with the Jubilee Trust on and off since 2005. She is on her second term as a Trustee.

Jenny Jean-Jacques

Jenny has been a member of the Sacred Heart Congregation for 13 years and regular attendee at church.
Jenny joined the Jubilee Trust as a helper in early 2014 and became a Trustee in July 2014.
Jenny visited the Marian Homes, the main benefactors where funds are donated in St Lucia in May 2014 and has been encouraged to further support raising funds for all those organisations who are in desperate need of financial support.

Harriet Plumb

Harriet has been a member of the Sacred Heart parish for many years, and was actually baptised at Sacred Heart over 40 years ago! Harriet attended Sacred Heart School as well as the church brownies and guides. Harriet is very glad that now as an adult she is able to give something back to the church community by becoming a Trustee on The Jubilee Trust. Harriet joined the trust in 2016 and has really enjoyed helping organise recent events and seeing so many people coming together not only having a great night but also raising money for such worthwhile causes.

O God, the Creator and giver of all things, bless our Parish. Strengthen our faith; grant us the spirit of sacrifice so that, with Your Grace, we may provide for the needs of our Parish and those of our less fortunate brethren and by so doing glorify you and sanctify ourselves, Through Christ Our Lord.

Parish Diamond Jubilee Prayer

Amen.