My Impact
What began with just One Box of Fudge being made and sold, has grown into something more special than I could ever have imagined.
Every single order placed, has helped me support charities, community groups, schools and individual causes across Gosport, Fareham and the surrounding area.
Local charities & causes
Each organisation I’ve donated to below has played a part in making our community the incredible one that it is and I’m incredibly proud that through One Box of Fudge I’ve been able to contribute to the continuation of their work.
7500 Boxes Sold
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£28,544.89 donated to local causes and charities
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127 donations made
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60+ different causes supported
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7500 Boxes Sold ✳︎ £28,544.89 donated to local causes and charities ✳︎ 127 donations made ✳︎ 60+ different causes supported ✳︎
Jacob's Well Care Centre
Donation numbers: 1, 9, 34, 54, 97 and 116
Total donated: £1,314.97
Relieves local poverty and hardship by collecting donated furniture, clothing and household essentials and redistributing them at low cost to people and families in need. This helps them to run incredible services, such as their food bank.
Crisis Food Gosport
Donation numbers: 2 and 56
Total donated: £150
Provides emergency food and practical support to local people experiencing financial hardship or crisis. Find them on Facebook by searching for their group ‘Crisis Food Gosport’.
Fun Groups CIC
Donation number: 3
Total donated: £50
Runs inclusive social activities for young people and adults with additional needs, helping members build confidence, friendships and life skills. Search for their Facebook page ‘Fun Groups CIC - Lee-on-the-Solent’ to find out more information on what they do.
Teentalk CIC
Donation numbers: 4, 22, 51 and 95
Total donated: £500
TeenTalk CIC was a community interest company and youth support group, located at 61 Old Road, Gosport, Hampshire (PO12 1RD). It provided safe spaces, youth advocacy, and mental health/community support for teenagers and families, until it announced the closure of its physical venue. They continue to offer online support through their Facebook page.
Donation numbers: 5, 13, 30, 45, 70, 83, 99, 104 and 114
Total donated: £3,050.45
Serves the local community through worship, pastoral care, outreach projects and practical help for people facing hardship.
St Matthew’s Church
Donation numbers: 6 and 42
Total donated: £200
Offers free peer-to-peer support groups where men can talk openly about their mental health in a safe, non-judgemental setting.
Andy’s Man Club Gosport
Donation number: 7
Total donated: £60
Tackles food waste by using surplus food to provide affordable meals and community support.
Trash Café
Donation numbers: 8, 40, 59, 79, 98 and 119.
Total donated: £1007.25
Provides local support, friendship and practical help to people affected by cancer and their families.
Harbour Cancer
Baby Bundles Bank (Solent)
Donation numbers: 10, 72 and 126
Total donated: £396.55
Supplies bundles of essential clothing, toiletries and equipment to babies and young children whose families are experiencing hardship.
Donation numbers: 11, 31, 58, 75, 77, 93 and 102
Total donated: £3,018.59
Supports families with children in hospital, campaigns for positive change in children’s healthcare and provides practical help inspired by Sophie’s wishes.
Sophie’s Legacy
Barny Hills
Donation number: 12
Total donated: £50
A local fundraiser I supported through One Box of Fudge making a positive difference within the community.
Donation numbers: 14, 27, 52, 65, 103 and 122
Total donated: £2,500
Provides safe, supportive youth groups and services for LGBTQ+ young people across Hampshire, helping reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Y Services LGBT+
GVA (now Community First Gosport)
Donation numbers: 15 and 44
Total donated: £300
Supports voluntary and community organisations in Gosport and helps connect local people with volunteering, advice and community opportunities.
C2U Gosport CIC
Donation numbers: 16 and 84
Total donated: £250
Provides local community support and practical help to people who may be isolated, vulnerable or experiencing hardship.
Elson Library
Donation number: 17
Total donated: £50
Provides free access to books, information, digital services, activities and a welcoming community space for local residents.
Marvels & Meltdowns
Donation numbers: 18 and 53
Total donated: £250
Supports families of children with autism, ADHD and related conditions through activities, advice, understanding and peer support.
St Faith’s Hub
Donation numbers: 19 and 46
Total donated: £250
Offers a welcoming community space, activities and practical support for local residents, including people who may be lonely or struggling.
Enable Ability
Donation numbers: 20, 50, 85, 110 and 125.
Total donated: £797.99
Supports disabled people and their families through inclusive activities, services and opportunities that encourage independence and participation.
Redwood Park Academy
Donation number: 21
Total donated: £200
A specialist school supporting children and young people with additional needs through tailored education, care and development.
Acts of Kindness (Now Closed)
Donation number: 23
Total donated: £75
Provided practical help, essential items and compassionate support to local individuals and families during difficult times.
Fareham and Gosport Free Cakes for Kids
Donation numbers: 24, 60 and 87
Total donated: £448.46
Creates free birthday cakes for children whose families may otherwise be unable to provide one, making sure every child can feel celebrated.
Gosport and Fareham Inshore Services
Donation number: 25
Total donated: £200
Supports safety and assistance on the local coastline and waterways, helping people in difficulty and promoting water safety.
Dave Rose for Lion Barbers Collective (Now Closed)
Donation number: 26
Total donated: £200
A fundraising effort supporting Lion Barbers Collective, which trains barbers to recognise signs of poor mental health and start potentially life-saving conversations.
Brockhurst Primary School
Donation number: 28
Total donated: £50
Supports local children through primary education, enrichment opportunities and a caring school community.
George’s Rockstars
Donation numbers: 29, 39, 49, 76, 78 and 115
Total donated: £650
Brings music therapy to children in hospital, helping reduce anxiety, create joy and support emotional wellbeing during treatment.
MS Society Fareham & Gosport
Donation number: 32 and 127
Total donated: £300
Supports people affected by multiple sclerosis through local information, friendship, activities and practical assistance.
QA Hospital Children’s Ward
Donation numbers: 33, 38 and 43
Total donated: £1,086.26
Cares for babies, children and young people receiving treatment at Queen Alexandra Hospital, with donations helping improve comfort and experiences for patients and families.
Solent Splashers (Now Closed)
Donation number: 35
Total donated: £100
Provided inclusive swimming opportunities and water-based activities, helping participants build confidence, fitness and friendships.
FirstLight Veterans Gosport Café Hub (Now Closed)
Donation number: 36
Total donated: £100
Offered veterans a welcoming place to meet, access support and reduce isolation through friendship and community connection.
Harbourside Growers (Now Closed)
Donation numbers: 37, 66 and 101
Total donated: £900
Used gardening and growing activities to improve wellbeing, build skills and bring people together in a supportive community environment.
MHA
Donation number: 41 and 124
Total donated: £400.22
Supports older people through care, community groups, friendship services and activities designed to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.
Crisis Pet Food Gosport (Now Closed)
Donation number: 47
Total donated: £111.39
Provided pet food and essential supplies so people facing financial hardship can continue caring for their much-loved animals.
Two Saints Gosport & Fareham
Donation numbers: 48, 88 and 113
Total donated: £1,425.63
Supports people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or in need of housing-related help, with accommodation, advice and practical support.
Fareham & Gosport Basics Bank
Donation numbers: 55, 89 and 109
Total donated: £900
Provides emergency food and essential household items to local people and families experiencing financial crisis.
Gosport Pantry
Donation number: 57
Total donated: £100
Helps local households stretch their budgets by offering affordable access to food and household essentials in a dignified community setting.
Luke Lovelace for GOSH
Donation number: 61
Total donated: £100
A local fundraising effort supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital and its work caring for seriously ill children and their families.
Elson Infant School
Donation number: 62
Total donated: £300
Supports young children at the beginning of their education through learning, play, nurture and community-based school activities.
Gateway Elson Pre-school
Donation numbers: 63 and 67
Total donated: £642.08
Provides early-years care, learning and play, helping local children develop confidence and prepare for school
BootFest
Donation numbers: 64 and 112
Total donated: £500
A community fundraising event that brings people together through live entertainment while raising money for local causes.
The Alex Wardle Foundation (Now Closed)
Donation number: 68
Total donated: £600
Raises awareness of brain tumours and supports young people and families affected by them, inspired by Alex Wardle’s story.
The Kitchen Table (Now Closed)
Donation number: 69
Total donated: £175
Brings people together around food, conversation and community, offering a welcoming place for connection and support.
The Rainbow Centre
Donation number: 71
Total donated: £250
Supports children and adults with neurological conditions through specialist conductive education and rehabilitation programmes.
Hub4Stuff
Donation number: 73
Total donated: £150
Redistributes donated household items and essentials to people who need them, reducing waste while supporting the local community.
Stubbington Nightingales
Donation number: 74
Total donated: £115
A local football team, raising money for new training kit.
Freedom Day Services
Donation number: 80
Total donated: £100
Provides meaningful daytime activities and support for adults who need additional help, encouraging independence, skills and social connection.
Citizens Advice Portsmouth & Gosport
Donation numbers: 81 and 82
Total donated: £170
Provides free, confidential and impartial advice on issues including benefits, debt, housing, employment and consumer rights.
Hope and Her Journey
Donation number: 86
Total donated: £157.19
A community fundraising appeal that supported Hope and her family through treatment, recovery or other significant challenges.
Katie’s Music Quiz
Donation number: 90
Total donated: £159
A local music-based fundraising event that brings the community together while raising money for a good cause.
Gosport Hospital Radio
Donation number: 91
Total donated: £150
Entertains and connects hospital patients through volunteer-led radio programmes, music, requests and local information.
Badgers Pre-School
Donation number: 92
Total donated: £175
Provides early-years learning, play and care to help local children develop socially, emotionally and educationally.
Sean’s Safe Space
Donation number: 94
Total donated: £86.64
Promotes mental-health awareness and offers a safe, supportive space where people can talk, seek help and feel less alone.
Steady Steps Nursery & Pre-school
Donation number: 96
Total donated: £152.75
Provides early-years education, care and play in a nurturing environment that helps children grow in confidence and independence.
Gosport Falcons Football Club Under 7s
Donation number: 100
Total donated: £320
Gives young children the opportunity to enjoy grassroots football, develop teamwork and stay active in a friendly local club.
Gosport & Fareham Toy Exchange
Donation numbers: 105 and 118
Total donated: £485
Collects and redistributes toys so children from families experiencing hardship can receive gifts and enjoy special occasions.
Steps Within
Donation number: 106
Total donated: £500
Supports wellbeing and personal development through compassionate activities, guidance and community-based support.
Mayor of Gosport Charities
Donation number: 107
Total donated: £350
Supports the local charities chosen by the Mayor of Gosport, helping a range of community projects and residents in need.
Cats Protection Gosport Branch
Donation number: 108
Total donated: £144.47
Rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes cats, supports responsible cat ownership and helps improve feline welfare locally.
Stronger Together Community CIC
Donation number: 111
Total donated: £350
Builds community connections and provides inclusive support, activities and practical help to local people and families.
Future Steps Hampshire CIC
Donation number: 117
Total donated: £150
Supports people to build confidence, skills and independence through inclusive community activities and personal-development opportunities.
Sensory Superstars CIC
Donation number: 120
Total donated: £260
Sensory Superstars is a community interest initiative dedicated to creating joyful, fully accessible sensory play experiences for local children and families.
Lee ICANGO
Donation number: 121
Total donated: £250
Lee ICANGO operate accessible minibuses driven by trained volunteers and provide affordable, friendly transport for local interest groups, care home residents, youth organisations and residents with mobility challenges.
Gosport Community Support
Donation number: 123
Total donated: £300
Gosport Community Support provide a vital safety net for local residents, by offering direct access to essential resources, emergency assistance and practical guidance.
