MAXEY CHARITY CLUB

Raising money for local causes

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Founded in 1998 from a simple donation bottle in the Bluebell Pub in Maxey, the Maxey Charity Club has since gone on to raise over £100,000 for local charities. What began as the “swear bottle” on the bar quickly grew into a committed effort to support those in need. The first donation was made to Joe’s School, in memory of Joe Talbot, a local child with disabilities who attended a special school in Peterborough.

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As donations grew, the club explored creative ways to raise more funds. A regular at the pub was diagnosed with kidney problems, inspiring fundraising for the Kidney Foundation. Monthly quiz nights, weekly “40 squares” linked to the Lotto, and other initiatives helped the club donate £1,000 in its first year.

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Since then, the Maxey Charity Club has supported countless local causes, including Macmillan Nurses, East Anglia Air Ambulance, Alzheimer’s Society, Deep In Kindness, Northborough Primary School, and local village members in need, with donations ranging from £500 to £5,000.

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The club’s funds are raised through a variety of events in the village, including charity auctions, clay pigeon shoots, family days, and the now-famous Maxey Classic Car and Bike Show. In 2013, the club planted the first-ever Maxey Village Christmas Tree on the village green, raising funds for charity — a tradition that continues today.

We Love to Help!

The Maxey Charity Club is passionate about supporting local causes, big and small, within a 10-mile radius of Maxey. If you know of a worthy cause that could use a helping hand, please get in touch — we would love to help!

Words of Thanks

“I cannot tell you how thrilled I am! Thank you very much, that is wonderful. Maxey Charity Club’s sponsorship will change the whole family's life.”
— Cecilia Hammond, Coordinator, Friends of Chernobyl

“On behalf of St George's Community Pool and all its users, thank you so much for your generous donation of £1,000. This will make an enormous difference to our users' experience, enabling us to purchase a new shower trolley. We hope to welcome you to the pool soon to see the benefits firsthand.”
— St George's Community Pool

“I would just like to send a HUGE thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your kindness has made a real difference to us and has shown our children the true value of human relationships. They are already talking about ways to 'give back' next year — watch this space!”