An opportunity has arisen within the Headquarters of The Parachute Regiment for a Regimental Charity Administrator.
This will be a 3 MONTHS maternity cover post.
The successful applicant will work in a small team providing the administrative function to the Regimental charity SUPPORT OUR PARAS. The candidate will have proven experience in office administration and be a self-starter who is capable of working with limited supervision to provide support to a busy fundraising charity. Previous experience of working in the charitable sector would be beneficial. For more details about the skills required for the role please visit: http://supportourparas.org/regimental-charity-administrator-maternity-cover-2/
Application Process: By Friday 15th July 2016, please send a copy of your Curriculum Vitae to the Regimental Secretary at: RHQ PARA, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UT
Phone: 01206 817072 E-mail: paul.rodgers694@mod.uk |
Megavalanche and Cake Sale
The Parachute Regiment Megavalanche Team are heading to Alpe D’huez in the French Alps to take part in Megavalanche 2016. Show your support at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/JAMES-DUNCAN15. James said “To push yourself so hard against the other competitors and the mountain itself wearing a jersey with The Parachute Regiment written on it, knowing that everyone’s watching you and cheering you on is a really special feeling”. The team are very proud to be able to help fund raise for the Support our Paras this year and wish to thank everyone that’s donated so far.
As part of their fundraising efforts the team have been selling delicious cakes for the charity, raising a fantastic £292.29!
If you would like to do a cake sale for us, get in touch at secretary@supportourparas.org and we can provide you with collection tins.
CSARN
The City Security and Resilience Network and Square Mile Salute joined forces to create the CSARN Salute. This was an evening of good food, company, entertainment and fun! The event took place on 30 June in aid of 4 charities including Support Our Paras. A big thank you to all those who helped to organise the event and everyone who attended to make the event a big success. |
Louis Smit’s Commemorative Parachute Jump
In a world first for an amputee, Injured Veteran, Louis Smit, who served with 2 PARA from 2003 – 2013, completed a commemorative parachute jump over Normandy from a WW2 Dakota to commemorate the 1944 D-Day Landings.
Louis said “Support Our Paras have been very supportive in my recovery since I was injured on patrol in Afghanistan in 2011”.
“I decided to raise funds by doing a Military round parachute static line jump out of a Dakota on 6 June 2016 “.
The jump was highly successful and so far Louis has raised £2,256 including GiftAid.
His fundraising page is still open so please to read more about his story and to give generously: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Louis_smit
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The Trinity Ball
John Mason held a black tie Trinity Ball in support of 3 charities: SUPPORT OUR PARAS, Hire a Hero and Churchill Lines Charitable Fund. The evening began with champagne reception and dinner and ended with dancing to a live band. A silent auction and live auction took place with some superb and unique items.
A big thank you to John and his wife for their organisation and hospitality and to all those who attended and donated.
Team Soldier, Soldier
Andrew and Paul continue taking on amazing challenges to raise money for 3 charities including Support Our Paras.
Serving Paratrooper Andy has even thrown in a few individual challenges of his own, including tabbing up the highest peak in the Pentlands with a 20kg bergen, boots and a log designed to be carried by 6 men.
Follow their story on our Facebook page @paracharity and visit:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/soldiersoldier |
The Household Division V The Parachute Regiment Boxing
Enjoy a very special evening held to benefit the charities of the Household Division and The Parachute Regiment, presented by St James’s Place Wealth Management.
This inaugural boxing match between the Household Division and The Parachute Regiment will be a black-tie evening hosted by Master of Ceremonies John McDonald of Sky TV.
The evening will start at 1900 hrs and include:
- Champagne reception by Justerini & Brooks
- Walk through the magnificent Guards Museum
- Music from the musicians of The Household Division and The Parachute Regiment
- A four-course dinner, with wine and port
- Seven bouts between the boxers of The Household Division and The Parachute Regiment
- Auction and silent auction to benefit the charities
- Post-match Drinks and meet the boxers
- Carriages at Midnight
Tables for 10 are available as follows:
Standard Table – £2000
Ringside Table (limited to 8 only) – £2500
Individual places are available on standard tables for £200.
To reserve your table, please contact info@hdivparaboxing.org
All proceeds will go to support our soldiers and families.
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Red Devils Tandem Jumps
If you want to experience the opportunity of a lifetime by taking part in a tandem sky dive with the best in the business, make sure you visit: http://supportourparas.org/red-devils-tandem-sky-dives/ to find out how you can jump for us!
We have places reserved on:
Tuesday 02 August
Thursday 24 August.
Don’t miss out!
Raise money by doing something different
Do you want to raise money and awareness for the charity? Do you want to try doing something new and different? Need a little bit of inspiration?
Visit: http://supportourparas.org/raise-money-by-doing-something-different/ for an A-Z of some great ideas.
We really like K – Kids… Getting the younger generations involved and L – Local… Fundraising that relates to the local area. |
PARAS’10 Catterick
The original PARAS’10 race, now firmly established as one of the UK’s “must do” endurance challenges. Located at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire.
Sign up for Catterick 2016, taking place on 4 September at http://www.paras10.com
There is also a 2km fun run for children between 8 and 14 years old known as PARAS’2. There are trophies for boys and girls in the following categories: 8/10, 11/12 and 13/14.
Kid’s entries must be made online before the day and cost £10. All children must be accompanied by an adult (who runs for free!)
Keep an eye out on Facebook and Twitter for updates @theparas10
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