OFFICIALS at Bridgwater Carnival donated more than £20,000 to dozens of good causes in the town.
The money was raised by Carnival members in 2012/13 and grants handed out included £3,582 to Bridgwater Rotary Club and £1,275 to Robert Blake Science College.
In addition, almost £5,000 was raised for local good causes by a special Christmas-themed carnival cart.
Carnival spokesman Dave Stokes said: “Helping local charities and organisations is an integral part of carnival.
“In the last three years Bridgwater Carnival-related activities have raised over £50,000 for local good causes.”
The following charities and organisations received donations, some of which were in recognition for assistance during Bridgwater Carnival 2012:
Bridgwater Rotary Club - £3,582
Sedgemoor Rotary Club - £2,062
Wellington & Taunton Young Farmers - £2,000
Robert Blake Science College - £1,275
St John Ambulance – £1,250
Hammer Out - £1,255
The Red Cross, Bridgwater Branch - £1,202
Lions International - £919
SNAP - £912
St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice - £809
PGME School - £713
Westfield Church - £615
Compass Disability Services - £673
Bridgwater Hospital League of Friends - £627
The Beacon Centre - £600
Rhode Lane Wanderers FC - £525
Victoria Park Rangers FC - £422
Ron Peberdy Cyber Knife Trust - £373
Bridgwater & District Fibromyalgia Society - £183
Bridgwater Operatic Society - £181
Cannington School - £176
Break 4 Kids - £141
Brainwave - £140
Albemarle Centre - £124
Cancer Research UK - £100
Petal - £100
Quantock Vale Young Farmers - £83
Mums of Bridgwater - £54
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