Beauty with a Purpose
Beauty with a Purpose
Miss England - Beauty With A Purpose
Charity Number: 1142826
As part of the Miss World's "Beauty With A Purpose" initiative, every year the Miss England competition supports various charities at regional and national events. As part of many of our competitions, contestants are requested by the organisers to raise funds and awareness for our chosen charities by taking part in the Beauty with a Purpose round. Over the years, contestants have raised hundred and thousands of pounds for this foundation by sky diving, sponsored walks, holding fetes and charity events accross the country and more!
Here are just a few examples of how Miss England really is a Beauty with a Purpose!
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Miss England 2011
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Miss England 2010
Miss England presents £109k cheque to the Variety Club Childrens charity on behalf of Miss England 2010 contestants nationwide.
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- Miss England gives a helping hand to a charity for injured troops in Birmingham
Miss England, Jessica Linley, joined Lance Corporal Jim Inkster at Troop Aid HQ yesterday to get stuffing for Christmas. Like Santa's little helpers for heroes, they were filling Christmas Grab Bags destined for troops injured in Afghanistan. When a soldier's injured, there's no time to stop and pack, so the bags contain all the essentials to make their stay in hospital a bit more dignified: toiletries, razors, fresh clothes, and yes, clean pants.
Jim was injured in Basra, so knows firsthand the vital difference these bags can make. Anyone wanting to help make Christmas a little bit better for our injured troops should go to www.seethedifference.org where they can check out a film on this great work, and the very real difference they've made to the soldiers they've helped.
About Miss England: Jessica was crowned Miss England in 2010. Alongside her duties as Miss England, she is studying Law at the University of Nottingham, where she is also Treasurer of the Law Society and Finance Officer for the Athletic Union.
About Jim: Jim Inkster served two tours in Iraq with the 1st Battalion The Staffordshire Regiment, working in the Intelligence Section of the Battalion Headquarters. In December 2006 he was badly injured when a mortar bomb landed close to him causing horrific injuries. He had a long journey back to recovery which has taken almost four years. He lives in Olton, Solihull with his girlfriend Sarah, and volunteers with Troop Aid.
About Troop Aid: Troop Aid was founded in November 2006 by three ex servicemen as a result of a visit to Selly Oak Hospital's Alexandra Wing in Birmingham. When troops return to the United Kingdom from the war zones they arrive back without their personal effects or clothing. The objective of Troop Aid is to supply the basic essentials, such as washing and shaving kit, towel, face flannel, shower mules, socks, underwear, t-shirt and shorts when service casualties return from serving their country overseas.
About See The Difference: a totally new, on-line video site where you can find hundreds of charity projects at home and abroad to choose from. Choose how you want to make a difference by sharing the story to your friends or giving directly. When the project is finished, you will literally see the difference you have made in pictures, video and the words of the people you've helped.
Please read more about this article in the Birmingham Mail by clicking here.
- Miss England attends The Accessible Retail Christmas Lunch
- Miss England at the B-EAT Awards
Everyone was impressed with Jessica's true professionalism and charm. The BEAT team found Jessica to be "exceptionally kind, interested in the people she met and delightful with our Young Ambassador Annabelle who was acting as ‘roving reporter"
Jessica Linley proves once more that she is a Miss England we can all be truly proud of.
NOVEMBER
- Miss England brings sparkle to Acorn Hospice's Santa Fun Run
As well as the company being official sponsor of the events in December, a team of Legal & General employees are taking part to help raise funds to provide care and support for life limited and life threatened children and their families across the West Midlands region. Miss England, Jessica Linley joined senior management in their Santa suits in spreading Christmas cheer as they delivered mince pies and encouraged staff to sign up for the annual events in December.
SEPTEMBER
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First Miss England Sunshine coach presented in Bury Lancashire by Miss England 2010 Jessica Linley, Miss England Organiser Angie Beasley and some of the Miss England finalists on 28th September
The very first Miss England coach presentation took place at The Bury FC Community Trust on Tuesday 28th September. The trust is a club for young people with a wide range of disabilities including mild to severe learning difficulties, autism, visual and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy and other specific learning disabilities. The majority of the children are socially and financially disadvantaged. The Miss England Sunshine coach will be used to transport the children to and from school to training sessions and to transport the squad to and from monthly fixtures. The Vehicle will be used all year round and will be an indispensable asset to the organisation. The Miss England Organisation hopes that this will be one of many coaches that the competition funds throughout the coming years
Miss England Jessica Linley , along with first runner up Jaime Lee Faulkner Miss Champneys , Kirstie Day (Miss Cumbria who was crowned Miss Variety Club at the national final), Miss Manchester Elicia Davies and Miss South Yorkshire Olivia Cunliffe all came along to the presentation to show their support .
- Miss England Jessica Linley attends Silver Lunch Tribute for Status Quo
Miss England Jessica Linley continues her support for the Variety Club Children's charity through a special lunch tribute to Status Quo which raised funds for the charity on the 22nd September at the Dorchester Hotel in London
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Miss England finalists participating at the BGC Charity Day
Several of our Miss England Finalists took part in a star-studded charity event held by the BGC Partners now in its 6th year. All the profits from the day's trading were shared amongst numerous charities including the Variety Club Children's Charity. Pictured from left to right are: Miss Asian Beauty Queen Priyanka Singh, Miss London Anna Watts, Miss Basingstoke Laura Ashfield and Miss Guildford (and BNTM finalist) Charlotte Holmes
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Miss Cumbria is crowned Miss Variety Club 2010!
All national finalists were encouraged to raise as much as they can for our chosen charity. Miss Cumbria Kirstie Day raised a staggering £30000 for the charity and was therefore awarded with the title, Miss Variety Club of Great Britain. Kirstie will now appear at Variety Club events throughout the year.
Kirstie from Hayton, has raised all the money over the last month, auctioning VIP tables for Carlisle Racecourse and selling Variety Club raffle tickets at Brunton Park, home of Carlisle United.
By raising over £30000 - Kirstie is officially the highest individual fundraiser in the History of the Miss England Competition!
First runner up for Miss Variety was Charlotte Thomson who raised over £4400 through auctioning raffle tickets, selling calendars and generating awareness of her on-line ‘Just Giving Page'.
Miss Variety 2nd runner up was the current Miss Champneys Jaime-Lee Faulkner who raised £4300 by hosting an auction by selling items World Cup autographed memorabilia signed by referee Howard Webb!
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Miss Variety Club Award in the Media
Cumbrian teenager enters Miss England record books -- News & Star
Portsmouth Beauty Queen Misses out at Miss England
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"I'm not going to stop until I have to give my crown back"
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Miss England's Chosen Charity: Variety Club of Great Britain
For 60 years Variety Club Children's Charity has been helping sick, disabled and disadvantaged children and young people. Miss England Limited has chosen to support this charity for the 2010 final . Already , Miss England contestants around the country have raised in excess of £50k and the organiser Angie Beasley has now given the national finalists the task of raising funds for the charity . On the night of the final , the girl raising the most funds will be crowned "Miss Variety Club" and will be invited to attend Variety Club events around the country.
The Variety Club has an illustrious history stretching back to the golden age of British entertainment. The charity has raised over £200 million in the last 6 decades and improved the lives of more than a million children and young people.
The original showbiz charity provides Sunshine Coaches and electric wheelchairs, sends children on once in a lifetime outings, equips children's hospitals, supports youth clubs throughout the UK and helps in many other ways. This is made possible because volunteers from all walks of life give generously of their time and money, supported by a galaxy of celebrities from showbusiness and sport.
The Variety Club concentrates on giving help where help is needed, and being the small change which makes a huge difference to the lives of children and young people across the country.
CREST NICHOLSON AND THE VARIETY CLUB CHILDREN'S CHARITY BRING A DOUBLE DOSE OF SUNSHINE TO NOTTINGHAM AND KENT CHILDREN
On 26th June 2009, Crest Nicholson presented the children of The Petts Wood Playgroup and those at Mellars Primary School with the keys to a brand new Variety Club Sunshine Coach. The well known property developer has sponsored both coaches and is donating each on the same day.
Long term supporters of The Variety Club, Crest Nicholson have donated 11 Sunshine Coaches and helped fund a number of projects that have made a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people across the UK.
Both Sunshine Coaches will be presented by Miss England contestant. The Miss England competition is supporting the Variety Club through a number of initiatives including a 5p donation for every vote that they receive through www.missengland.info for this year's winner.
Mellers Primary School caters for 231 children aged 3 - 11. Many live in a very deprived area or below the poverty line. As a result many have emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Headteacher of Mellers Primary School, Amanda Dawson said:
"We're absolutely thrilled with our new Variety Club minibus. It will have an incredibly significant impact on our school community in so many ways. We know that our children learn best 'outside the classroom' by being involved in active learning, and our new minibus will enable us to take our children out much more regularly, without incurring the costs of hiring coaches and buses. This will enrich their learning experiences and imbue them with that 'joie de vivre' for learning, that becomes lost when the curriculum is too dry and classroom bound. This minibus opens many doors of opportunity for our pupils, and we are grateful to the Variety Club for giving us this marvellous opportunity. Thank you so much!"
Petts Wood Playgroup caters for 30 children with a wide range of special needs.
Leader of Petts Wood Playgroup, Mrs Larry Simpson said:
"We are very thrilled to accept the mini bus and very very grateful to the sponsors Crest Nicholson who made it possible. Our old minibus was 8 years old and served us very well we hope the new one does the same. Hope you all have a lovely game of golf - the serious business! And we are all off to the farm in the new bus."
Malcolm Brenner, Variety Club Sunshine Coach Co-Chairman Said:
"Variety Club have put over 4,890 Sunshine Coaches on the road, each averaging 10,000 miles per annum and carrying up to 17 children. The Variety Club's Coaches ensure children can interact with the world around them in an environment of fun, entertainment and education whilst ensuring our most precious cargo is transported as safely as possible. With the ongoing support of Crest Nicholson, The Variety Club can continue to highlight that being disabled or disadvantaged need not be a barrier to achieving the most out of life."
Since the first Variety Club Sunshine Coach was presented in the UK some 47 years ago, over 4,890 Sunshine Coaches have been on the road, opening up a world of possibilities for children all over the UK.
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