A record amount of money was raised for charity by the Rotary Club of Bath’s community fireworks display at the Recreation Ground last November.
Celebrating the record amount | Photo courtesy of The Rotary Club of Bath
The annual event raised a total of £38,000. The amount will be shared between two charities, Youth Connect South West and the Glasshouse Academy, and the Club’s own charitable Trust.
Rotary Club President, Roger Morris, said: “As a Club we were delighted to be able to put this popular event on again, after a three year break due to the pandemic.
“We had great support from our sponsors, Bath Recreation Trust, and from our partners, including the Students’ Union at the University of Bath, and Bath Rugby.
“Most of all, we are very grateful to the people of Bath who came along in their thousands for what everyone seems to agree was a thrilling display.”
The event is organised with support from members of the University of Bath’s Student Union RAG committee, who helped set up the safety fencing and act as stewards alongside members of the Rotary Club.
Roger continued: “The RAG committee sells its own tickets to students, and as a Club we also make a donation to their charitable funds from the proceeds of the event.
“If the money raised by the students is included, it means the fireworks display raised well over £40,000 for charity: a very pleasing result.”
The Rotary Club is planning to put on the display again this year over the Bonfire Night weekend, with the final date yet to be confirmed.
