Benjamin Barsby Fund
The Benjamin Barsby fund has already raised almost £55,000 and has donated nearly £40,000 to local projects and innovative work across the UK, with an emphasis on young men’s mental health.
In 2015, Benjamin Barsby met a tragic and untimely passing at the age of 21 whilst studying Law at university in London.
Benjamin’s family, partner and friends are determined to mark the loss of Benjamin by working towards helping and creating a more positive outlook for many other individuals, including those who are suffering whilst facing mental or emotional distress.
Working with Forever Notts they have created a new charitable fund in Benjamin’s name, with a primary aim of growing it to build a permanent legacy in support of mental and emotional wellbeing and preventative work in Nottinghamshire and the UK.
The Benjamin Barsby fund has already raised almost £55,000 and has donated nearly £40,000 to local projects and innovative work across the UK, with an emphasis on young men’s mental health.
The two main charities that have been, and will continue to be supported, are The Samaritans and MIND. The fund has set up specific initiatives with these organisations in order to achieve their long term aims of supporting young men’s mental health and well being.
Additionally, in recognition of Benji’s love of his school, Nottingham High School, and his lifelong passion for playing cricket, they have supported two school schemes.
The Benjamin Barsby Award for all round contribution and achievement at Nottingham High School is now given annually to a boy selected by the school.
Secondly, through the school, the trust supports Nottingham Inner-City Primary School cricket. This provides necessary equipment for schools coached by the High School cricket coach, and culminates in the Benjamin Barsby Trophy being awarded to the winners of the annual tournament.
Forever Notts will administer the fund in accordance with rigorous quality standards approved by the Charity Commission and work with the founders to make joint decisions on the most worthy causes.
To donate
- By standing order – this is a safe and convenient way to make a regular donation to the fund. To set up a standing order please complete ‘this form’ and hand it in at your bank, please call us on 01623 620202 or email us enquiries@forevernotts.com for our bank account details. Alternatively you can set up a standing order through your online banking or telephone banking services. When setting up a payment please use BBF and your surname as payment reference so we can ensure your donation goes to the correct fund (if no reference is used your donation will go into our Major Oak Fund).
- By cheque – please print off a gift aid form by clicking on the giftaid it logo below, complete it and return it to us (address on the form) together with your cheque made payable to Nottinghamshire Community Foundation and write BBF on the back of the cheque.
- By Paypal – please use the donate button below (please be aware Paypal take fees from your donation)
- By bank transfer – to transfer directly to our bank call us on 01623 620202 or email us enquiries@forevernotts.com for our account details. When making a payment please use BBF and your surname as payment reference so we can ensure your donation goes to the correct fund (if no reference is used your donation will go into our Major Oak Fund).
- By Legacy – if you are thinking about writing a Will or changing your Will and you wish to leave a legacy please click here for advice and forms.
GIFT AID Whichever method you use to donate please complete a ‘Gift Aid form’ by clicking the logo below. Using Gift Aid means that for every £1 you donate we can claim an extra 25p from the Inland Revenue.
