Community Giving from Hi Ho Workshops in Brentwood

Hi Ho Workshops raise money every month to be donated to worthy causes in our immediate area, usually in Wyatts Green, Doddinghurst, or Blackmore.

We collect £1 from every MOT test we perform and whatever total amount we have at the end of each month (usually in the region of £250) is donated to that month’s chosen recipient. Below you will find details of our most recent donations and the recicipients:

Hub Lunch Club in Doddinghurst
Hub Lunch Club in Doddinghurst
The Hub Lunch Club in Doddinghurst is a community-funded meeting hub that meets once a week to provide lunch and conversation to those who need it.
Doddinghurst Scouts
August 2024
Money put towards helping all young members enjoy their outings and camping trips.
Doddinghurst Junior School
July 2024
Putting money towards sports equipment.
Doddinghurst Infant School
June 2024
Putting money towards school equipment.
St Lawrence Church
May 2024
Donated to the St Lawrence Church roof appeal in the next village – this also happens to be where the proprietors got married!
The Bun Village
April 2024
A local rabbit rescue centre.
Brain Tumour Charity
March 2024
We donated to a brain tumour charity on behalf of a local lady who had lost her battle.
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood
February 2024
Their mission is to provide a safe and loving home for abused, abandoned and neglected animals.
Santa’s Sleigh
December 2023
We used the sleigh to visit the local villages for the children and to loan out to the schools for the children to sit in for pictures etc.
Brave
November 2023
Providing support for parent carers looking after poorly children.
Brentwood County high school
October 2023
Money going towards their new sensory garden currently being built.
Brentwood Foodbank
August 2023
This money is going towards stocking up tinned food for winter.
Help Me Home - Brentwood
July 2023
Help Me Home – Brentwood is a local charity that is run by volunteers who track lost pets and get them back to owners.
Doddinghurst Community Pre School
June 2023
The money is going towards sensory items and reading books.
Doddinghurst Brownies
May 2023 - £200.00
The money will be used towards their annual summer holiday campout.
Pseudo Obstruction Research Trust
April 2023 - £250.00
A charity helping children suffering from Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction.
Blackmore Primary School
March 2023 - £218.00
The money is going towards new outdoor sports equipment.
Reach Equine Therapy
February 2023 - £224.00
Helping children with issues through horse riding.
Doddinghurst's Xmas Lights
December 2022 & January 2023
Hi Ho Workshops funded the local village of Doddinghurst’s Xmas lights around the village, including several trees at the Village Hall, the local shopping area and the 50-foot tree on All Saints Church’s front lawn. This was accompanied by a big ‘switch on’ and carol singing from the local primary school children.
Wallace Kennels
November 2022 - £282.00
A local dog kennel specialising in re-homing stray dogs.
All Saints Church Doddinghurst
October 2022 - £261.00
The money is being put towards new hymn books for the church choir and helping them fund their community meetings.
Doddinghurst Scout Group
September 2022 - £263.00
We funded new equipment for their group.
Doddinghurst Village Hall
August 2022 - £227.00
The funds are going towards the upkeep of the hall helping to keep it part of the community.
Doddinghurst Junior School
July 2022 - £228.00
The funds are going towards some outdoor play equipment
Doddinghurst Infant School
June 2022 - £205.00
The funds are going towards creative learning toys in the classroom.