Spoonews
www.woodenspoon.com Autumn 2009
“The only constant
is change”
Contents
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This is a much used cliché, but one
What’s been happening in the
that fits well with Spoon ... so what’s
world of Spoon
changed?
Well there’s me for a start! I took over the
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reins from Chris Gill on 26th September and I have Projects & Fundraising
to say from the outset that I consider it an absolute Review of projects opened and
honour to be leading Spoon through what will be
fundraising activities in the Regions
very challenging but exciting times.
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Challenging... well nobody needs reminding
about the economic environment at the moment,
Challengers get physical for Spoon
it has impacted many people’s lives and the charity 26 Events Calendar
sector overall has seen a sharp decrease in available Spoon’s fundraising events
funds with many shedding jobs and digging
into reserves. However, at Spoon, thanks to the
Spoon Features
monumental achievements of our Spoon Challenges
(featured in this edition), the increased regional
28 In the driving seat
fundraising effort and your excellent support both
Jason Leonard signs up to the Four
corporately and through the membership, we have not peaks Challenge
yet rejected a single proposed capital project on the
grounds of insufficient funds. So please give yourself
32 Veni, Vidi, Vici
a huge pat on the back and keep up the outstanding
Spoon Challenge fanatics share
work, we really do appreciate all your support.
their stories
Exciting... because we have now embarked on
some of the most outstanding and leading edge
operational social projects ever run by Spoon. The
34 Up for a challenge?
Spoon Community Rugby (SCR) projects are not Take the Spoon quiz and work out
only delivering results that can be measured in which challenge suits you
a quantitative and qualitative manner, they are
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achieving awards and gaining corporate, political
36 Making a difference
and rugby recognition at the highest level. Did you
know that if we manage to keep one kid out of the
How Spoon’s donation is
criminal justice system we can save the country a
helping terminally ill youngsters
staggering £200,000? And that is without putting
a cost on the emotional impact of any crime
38 We are not where we were...
committed. We have already delivered many
How Spoon’s retiring CEO has
examples of success where our SCR programme
made his mark
has altered the outlook of individuals and
directed them towards a life outside crime.
40 Man of Steel
With these statistics, no wonder we are in
the government focus. (To read more on
Rugby league hero talks about life
these projects, please turn to page 42)
and sport
Oh yes, another change... hopefully
you will like the new look and feel to
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Spoonews. I would appreciate your
comments on any aspect of this
Rugby
magazine. This is your magazine,
Spoon is making an impact with its
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so please have your say on how innovative programmes
we should continue to develop
46 Spoon Golf
it. I cannot promise to answer
Reports from Spoon’s golf events
everyone’s feedback but I will
consolidate your input and
48 Spoon Rugby
ensure it is discussed with the
How Spoon is working in
Editor. Please email me at partnership with rugby
bill.hill@woodenspoon.com
50 Spoon Contacts
How to get in touch and keep in
Bill Hill
touch with Spoon
CEO Wooden Spoon
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