Harrogate Round Table have called for donations after adverse weather conditions and the cost of living crisis have presented fundraising difficulties.
Organisers of Stray Bonfire launch appeal for support The organisers of Harrogate’s Bonfire on the Stray have called for support after facing fundraising challenges. Harrogate Round Table have been unable to cover the cost of this year’s event due to adverse weather conditions and the cost of living crisis. The organisation have said that costs have “risen dramatically” over the last three years and make the Stray Bonfire event more expensive than ever before. They had hoped to raise £5,000 to cover the costs of hosting the bonfire event, with any overage donated to Harrogate Homeless Project. However the event has raised just over £1,800 at the time of publication. A spokesperson for Harrogate Round Table said:
“We are still processing payments and accumulating this year's totals, but at this stage we can see that it is unlikely we will meet previous totals raised and may well struggle to cover the cost of the event. “This brings into question the viability of future bonfire events."https://twitter.com/NickHancock/status/1720890858294091975 The spokesperson added:
“The Annual Harrogate Charity Stray Bonfire Night has been a cherished tradition, bringing our community together for the past 52 years. “However, due to the increased expenses and risks involved in its planning, we are faced with the unfortunate possibility that this may be the last Harrogate Charity Stray Bonfire Night that Harrogate Round Table hosts. If we do not receive the necessary financial support. “We are now turning to our community and supporters for assistance. To ensure the continuity of this treasured tradition, we kindly ask for your continued support through donations.”Harrogate Round Table have a GoFundMe campaign to make contributing as convenient as possible, which can be found here. The spokesperson said:
“The Harrogate Round Table team firmly believes in the power of community, and with your support, we can overcome the current challenges and continue to provide memorable experiences for all. “Please join us in preserving this wonderful tradition for future generations."Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
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