Former Basingstoke mayor raises nearly £10,000 for charities

Cllr Dan Putty, who served as mayor during 2024/25, expressed gratitude for the £9,792.68 donated to his Mayor’s Charity Appeal.

The amount will be divided between the North Hampshire Prostate Cancer Support Group and The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation's Basingstoke and Deane fund.

The funds were collected through direct donations and Mayoral charity events, including the Basingstoke Variety Show and the Mayor's Spring Concert.

Cllr Dan Putty presents a cheque to Keith Jones, chairman of North Hampshire Prostate Cancer Support Group, and treasurer Allan Roper. Also pictured is Kishor Patel from Carnival Hall. (Image: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) Cllr Putty said: "My sincere thanks go to everyone who donated to my charity appeal, whether that donation was big or small.

"The generosity of local people, organisations and businesses is much appreciated by me and also by the charities themselves.

"These funds will make a real difference to two valued local charities, both of which are close to my heart."

The North Hampshire Prostate Cancer Support Group, which supported Cllr Putty during his prostate cancer diagnosis, provides a confidential environment for men and their families to share experiences of diagnosis and treatment.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation, where Cllr Putty once served as a trustee, is the largest grant maker specialising in awarding grants across Hampshire.