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.

Earlier this month Wrexham.com reported that the campaign had been launched after 5 members of Wrexham Council’s Executive Board approved proposals to launch their first crowdfunding project.

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.

A total of£12,400 is needed to preserve the standards – with a combination of crowdfunding and traditional fundraising activities (such as bag packing in a local supermarket) will be used to raise the funds.

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.”

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.

Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities and Partnerships, added: “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.”

You can pledge as much or as little as you wish here. You can also watch the short videos and interviews about the campaign here.