Crowdfunding – Beware

Many charities benefit from various forms of Crowdfunding initiatives, such as Just Giving.

To date, (2 May 2026), The Meserani Project has received donated funds from eight Crowdfunding events:

• £415 in February 2016, donated through Just Giving, in recognition of Lisa Connor’s haircutting event.
• £1,864 on 19 August 2017, donated through Just Giving, in memory of Grace Kagwiria.
• £410 in September 2017, donated through Just Giving, raised by Sarah Bowyer and Polly Dowdle.
• £526 donated throughout December 2018 via Facebook/PayPal, as ‘Julie’s & Leon’s birthday fundraiser’
• £7,224 donated in 2020 through Just Giving, raised by the volunteer group from Virgin Media.
• £410 in 2021, donated through Just Giving, raised by Will Ferguson.
• £11,239 donated in 2023 through Just Giving, raised by the volunteer group from Virgin Media
• £361 donated in 2025 through Just Giving, raised by Steve Ault for the volunteer group from Virgin Media

Currently we have one ongoing project raising funds for The Meserani Project:

• Wilf, George and Wilf are three secondary school pupils who are undertaking the National Three Peaks Challenge on 27 May 2026.

We are aware that occasionally Crowdfunding events are misused, and money is collected by individuals who use it for purposes other than those advertised. Any Crowdfunding events other than those detailed above, that claim they have donated funds to The Meserani Project, have not done so.

Please contact us if you have any concerns about the legitimacy of any fund raising activities which reference our charity.