We were honoured to take part in the Saffron Walden Mayor Making civic service on Saturday 24th May 2025, when Cllr Ahmed was appointed Mayor and he named UCAN Charity as his chosen Charity of the Year for 2025-2026.
We are excited to have been given this wonderful opportunity to increase awareness of the work that UCAN undertakes in the community, and look forward to working with the Mayor over the coming year at a variety of events to raise vital funds in support of our charity.
Richard Corby, UCAN Business Manager who was invited to the Mayor making ceremony said “UCAN’s mission is to reduce loneliness, isolation and deprivation in our community. Our charity name is a message of hope – UCAN (you can) be happier, stronger, healthier and perhaps most importantly you can belong and be part of our community. The name is also a reminder to our team of staff and volunteers – UCAN make a difference.”
The Mayor’s office will be announcing a calendar of fundraising events soon, but we will start with the launch of the Saffron Walden Band Stand season on Saturday 17th June, and every Saturday following until September, when UCAN volunteers will be opening up the Jubilee Hub to serve tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits to bandstand attendees, in return for donations to the charity.
Thank you to everyone at Saffron Walden Town Council for a wonderful and historic day celebrating the appointment of the new mayor.