Crowdfunding Appeal to Safeguard the Standards
Wrexham Council has launched a Crowdfunding appeal to raise funds to safeguard the standards of the Eighth Army Vets, the Korean Vets, the Burma Star Vets and the Normandy Vets.
The project is part of the Together in Wrexham initiative which looks at alternative ways of providing non statutory services and funding which otherwise would have been provided by the Council.
Cllr David Griffiths, Armed Forces Champion, said:
“The Standards are an important part of Wrexham’s heritage and I am very pleased that officers have been able to find an alternative means of funding the project which will see the Standards safeguarded for many years to come.”
Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities and Partnerships, said:
“During these unprecedented financially challenging times it is essential we as a Council look to encourage alternative ways to provide non statutory services. Safeguarding these important standards is something I believe falls into this category and I am certain that people and organisations in Wrexham will rise to the challenge of raising the funding necessary to ensure the Standards are not only safeguarded but will be on permanent display at the Guildhall for all to appreciate.”
In order to promote the appeal a series of short interviews will be released throughout February which features veterans and those associated in some way with the Armed Forces talking about why they believe it is important to safeguard the standards for future generations.
You can pledge as much or as little as you wish here:
https://www.spacehive.com/wrexham-honouring-veterans
The interviews are available on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Wrexham-Armed-Forces-458139447721793/?fref=ts
Twitter: @wxmarmedforces
A total of just over £12,400 is required to safeguard the standards.
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