Charities

Wickham Morris have 2 main aims - to enjoy ourselves and keep the old English tradition of Morris dancing alive. We do collect for the side at the various pubs and other venues where we dance. We "pass the hat around" and all money collected is donated to a charity chosen by our members at the end of each season.

In addition, we regularly support various local Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides, and schools, by putting on displays or teaching children. In fact, it is one of the features of Wickham Morris that, if any children come and watch us and want to give it a try, then we get them up dancing - and a child in our definition is anyone aged between 7 and 97, though we might extend this if a special case is made!

Each year we support a charity, and since 1985 we have given over £40,000.

In the 2023 season, we supported Prostate Cancer UK, a charity near to the hearts of several members of Wickham Morris. 

Prostate Cancer UK is the UK’s largest men’s health charity. Their goal is to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life.

Since 1985 we have collected £44,909.95, and the below shows what has been donated to date.