
Charities Can Now Apply to Become the Beneficiary of Rock at the Castle 2020
‘Rock at the Castle’ is in its 16th year and has become a well-established and very popular part of Hertford Town Council’s annual events programme. The charity event has rais…
‘Rock at the Castle’ is in its 16th year and has become a well-established and very popular part of Hertford Town Council’s annual events programme. The charity event has raised over £51,000 for local charities, which is generously donated by visitors attending the event.
The Council is offering the opportunity to local charities and organisations to apply to become the Rock at the Castle charity for 2020. The music festival will take place on Sunday 2nd August, in the grounds of Hertford Castle from 12.30 – 19.00.
Applicants will need to meet the following criteria:
- A local/national registered charity or similarly constituted body with a strong presence in Hertford
- Be able to demonstrate that its work and initiatives are of benefit to Hertford
and the local community - A charity that has the creativity and enthusiasm to maintain fund-raising
- Be able to provide a sufficient number of volunteers to assist at the event itself
Last year’s beneficiary of the event was Age UK Hertfordshire whose dedicated volunteers raised £3035 at the event. The countywide charity promotes the wellbeing of all older people in the local community with a mission to alleviate loneliness, isolation, tackle poverty and build resilience in communities.
Chairman of the Town Council’s Development and Leisure Committee, Cllr Jane Sartin, said: “Rock at the Castle presents a great opportunity for a charity or community organisation with a strong presence in Hertford to raise both money and its profile. If you’re involved in an organisation that’s making a difference in the town, do think about applying to be the beneficiary of this year’s event.”
The deadline for applications to become the nominated charity is Saturday 9th May, and the Town Council’s Development and Leisure Committee will make a decision on which organisation will be the beneficiary of the event at their meeting in June.
To obtain a copy of the criteria and application form please visit www.hertford.gov.uk/events and search for Rock at the Castle. Alternatively, contact Hertford Town Council’s Events team on 01992 552885, or email events@hertford.gov.uk
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