Former Borough Mayor raises over £10,000 for local charities with special presentation in the Mayor’s Parlour
Posted on: 27 March 2026
The former Mayor of Tewkesbury Borough, Cllr Philip Workman has awarded over £10,000 to Alderman Knight School and Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) following a year of fundraising.
The former Mayor was delighted to present donations to both of their chosen charities following a successful year of fundraising. Alderman Knight School received £5,932.62, supporting their work with children and young people with additional learning needs, while SARA-Tewkesbury received £4,455.08 to help strengthen their vital volunteer rescue services. Both organisations were invited to the Mayor’s Parlour for the official cheque presentations, recognising the important role they play in the local community.
Cllr Workman chose Alderman Knight School and SARA-Tewkesbury as his Mayor’s charities when he was invested as Tewkesbury Borough Mayor in May 2024 and fundraised over the next twelve months.
During the presentation, Cllr Philip Workman, former Mayor of Tewkesbury Borough, said: “I was delighted to be able to support both Alderman Knight School and SARA-Tewkesbury as my chosen charities last year. Their work has a real impact on local people, and I’m proud that the funds raised during my mayoral year will help them continue their important services.”
Representatives from Alderman Knight School and SARA-Tewkesbury attended the ceremony and expressed their gratitude for the support.
Clare Steel, Head Teacher of Alderman Knight School said: “We are incredibly grateful for this generous contribution. This funding will help us to continue to extend and develop our outdoor learning areas, provide additional opportunities to enrich the curriculum and will make a real difference to the students we support.”
Dave Allen, volunteer at SARA said: “We are extremely grateful to the former Mayor of Tewkesbury Borough for this generous donation. As a volunteer rescue organisation, we rely entirely on public support to maintain our equipment, train our crews and respond to emergencies across Tewkesbury and the wider Severn area. This funding will directly support the replacement of one of our vehicles. We truly appreciate the recognition of our work and the difference it will make to our team.”
The cheque presentation took place in the Mayor’s Parlour at the Council Offices. To find out more about our the former Tewkesbury Borough Mayor’s work or the history and regalia visit the webpage.
