The Mary Thompson Fund, of which Bishop Terry is a patron, supports refugees and people seeking asylum in the Tees Valley.
On Saturday 25th June, from 10.30am until around 4.30pm there will be a Sponsored Walk from The Lion Pub at Blakey Ridge in aid of the Mary Thompson Fund.
Sponsorship forms from marythompsonfund.org.uk
About the Mary Thompson Fund
The Mary Thompson Fund is a hardship fund responding to the critical and emergency needs of those who are seeking asylum or are settled refugees in the Tees Valley, for things such as:
- medical expenses
- emergency food packs
- furniture for unfurnished accommodation
- maternity wear and baby needs
- expenses incurred when meeting solicitors
- phone cards
- travel costs to visit detained relatives
- help towards college expenses
- travel arrangements for school children
- three nights’ emergency accommodation
Established in 2001 in response to the urgent needs of refugees and asylum seekers in the Tees valley, the Mary Thompson Fund relies on the generous support of individuals and groups in the area. The work of the fund is carried out by volunteers.
Help is provided only when no other sources of assistance are available, and often to people who are at a critical point in their search for a safe place to live.