385th Master Cutler launches challenge to raise funds for dementia in Sheffield

385th Master Cutler launches challenge to raise funds for dementia in Sheffield

This year’s Master Cutler, Phil Rodrigo, has chosen Sheffield Hospitals Charity (SHC) as the beneficiary of the challenge, raising awareness and funds for dementia related projects right across the city.

Phil shared his own personal reasons for supporting SHC and its focus around dementia. Guests also heard from Dr Iolanthe Fowler, Clinical Director Integrated Community Care at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and GP at Richmond Medical Centre, who explained about the dementia projects SHC are committed to funding, and the difference they will make.

At the event, guests were served food and drink in a dementia-friendly way and signage was adapted around The Cutler's Hall to be dementia-friendly too.

Companies and organisations were presented with a £50 seed fund cheque, and they are encouraged to come up with innovative ways to make their money grow for the charity as part of the challenge.

The Master Cutler's Challenge has become one of the largest fundraising events in the region, raising an incredible amount of money for local causes and it runs until September this year, when a grand total will be revealed in a special closing ceremony.

Beth Crackles, Chief Executive at Sheffield Hospitals Charity, said:

“We are incredibly proud to be the charity chosen for the Master Cutler’s Challenge this year and for the support this will give to our work around dementia care.

At Sheffield Hospitals Charity we are committed to helping people live better with dementia. From providing specialist training and improving in-hospital experiences to helping people in our communities stay independent for longer.

It's wonderful to see this huge show of support for Sheffield's NHS from our business community."

The Sheffield Hospitals Charity team join Phil Rodrigo at the Master Cutler's Challenge launch.

385th Master Cutler launches challenge to raise funds for dementia in Sheffield