BENEFICIARIES . . .
Organisations or projects that have been given funding by Mister Gees Foundation
1st South Woodham Ferrers Boys Brigade For swimming galas
1st South Woodham Ferrers Girls Brigade For forestry course and outward bound camp attendance
1st Woodham Ferrers Scout Group New fencing and cladding
Air Training Corp SWF 2531 Squadron For camping equipment and container for storage
AMP UK Insurance cover for concert on SWF bandstand
British Red Cross Society Humanitarian Aid following the Invasion of Ukraine
Champions Manor Seniors Film Club For the provision of refreshments
Collingwood Pre-School Group For play area, wooden stage & equipment
Collingwood Primary School For computers for student use during lockdown
Community Coffee Club For village hall hire
Dyslexia Essex For assessment of local student
Elmwood Pre-School For playground equipment
Elmwood Primary School For computers for student use during lockdown
Fenn Wood Academy Trust (Woodville Primary School) For computers for student use during lockdown
Fly High Billy Books and materials for distribution to local schools
Friends of Collingwood School To playground refurbishment
Friends of Elmwood School For netball posts and installation
Friends of St. Mary's C of E Primary School Storage equipment for toys etc.
Friends of St. Mary's Church Woodham Ferrers For textbooks
Gateway Project Help during Covid-19 lockdown
Gold Star Boxing Academy Funding subs of for disadvantaged members
Hamilton Court, retirement accommodation Drinks chiller and Nintendo gaming equipment
Hedgehog Haven SWF To the supply of food and equipment for highway
Jilleroos Line Dancing Village hall hire for fundraising events
K9 Care Dog Training Club Equipment for club use
Maldon District School Sports Association SWF schools competition entry costs
MEN 2 SING male voice choir Contribution towards choir funds
Millwood WI To W.I. hall hire
New Life Church Contribution towards a soft play area
O.A.P Group Coach Trip A day out to Clacton-on-Sea
O.A.P Group New Year's Eve Party What is says on the tin
One more plate South Woodham Ferrers Provision of "extras" on Christmas Day with lunch
Open Door Toddler Group Soft play area and equipment
PALS (Local Crafters Group) Funding for SWF craft trail 2025
Park Run UK SWF Equipment for park runs
School Pastors South Woodham Ferrers For equipment and outdoor clothing
South Woodham & Burnham Cricket Club For equipment and junior club members needs
South Woodham Ferrers U3A Bin for recycling of medication packaging
South Woodham Preschool For playground equipment
South Woodham Runners Funding for 10k run
St Mary's C of E Primary School Computer for student use and books
St Mary's Church Woodham Ferrers Gardening equipment to maintain the grave yard
St. Andrews Church Althorne Contribution towards roof repair building costs
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School For computers for student use during lockdown
St. Joseph's Preschool For playground equipment
St. Mary's C of E Primary School PTA For computers for student use during lockdown
Survivors Together To help funding for women needing shelter
Swallows Gymnastics Club To replace worn landing area beneath equipment
SWF Action for Family Care For materials for use during members sessions
SWF Amateur Theatre Society For the provision of sound equipment
SWF Bereavement Group Assistance with cost of Christmas meal
SWF Bowls Club Equipment for club use
SWF Community Garden For provision of garden shed
SWF Community Hub To provide a disabled toilet and access
SWF Day Centre For disposable materials needed by members
SWF District Girl Guides For decoration and water repair
SWF Flower Arrangers Club To assist with the cost of speakers
SWF Food Bank at New Life Church Provision of new storage facilities and supplies
SWF Golden Ladies Ukulele Group For sound equipment
SWF Group of the Essex Burlesque Club Equipment for members usage
SWF Health & Social Care Group Funding for website
SWF Men's Shed To set-up costs and 2 years rental and rates
SWF Rotary Club Donation to rotary club funds
SWF Rugby Union Football Club For waterproof tops and kit bags
SWF Station Adopters For gardening equipment and supplies
SWF Uke Band "Outcasts" Hall hire for charity event
SWF United Football Club Equipment for club use
SWF Women's Institute To provision of replacement chairs
Swift Singers To assist with uniform costs
The Badminton Academy @ William de Ferrers School Equipment for club use
The Chatty Bus For insurance cover and equipment
Trinity St Mary's C of E Primary School Computer for student use and sensory room equipment
William de Ferrers School For computers for student use during lockdown
Woodham Ferrers Congregational Church For soft play area
Woodham Ferrers Swim Club For sweatshirts and galas
Woodham Infrastructure Group For assistance with infrastructure planning and roads
Woody's Breakfast & After School Club For soft seating and play area
As well as the above, Mister Gees Foundation has provided the following amenities for South Woodham Ferrers
A defibrillator on South Woodham Ferrers Station
Benches on the riverbank walk
It purchased the materials for new steps on the seawall
Funding for 50% of the water dispenser on South Woodham Ferrers Station
The supply of 500 re-fillable aluminum water bottles for use by commuters
During lockdown all seven schools in South Woodham Ferrers received £2,000 each for laptop computers
Bursaries established by the Foundation
Stirling University for Masters degrees in aquaculture, sustainable fishing and fish farming
Newcastle University for Masters degrees in sustainable agriculture and food production security
Cranfield University for a Masters degree scholarship in water management.
University of Greenwich for a Masters degree scholarship in water management.
Plumpton College, university of Sussex for Masters degree scholarships in sustainable viticulture or water management in wine making.
This bursary is designated as "The Hazel Murphy Scholarship"
All of the above scholarships received a £25,000 initial grant and then £5,000 each year enabling a 5 year plan for continuity purposes
Water Conservation Trust £15,000 for Masters degree scholarships in water management at Cambridge University,