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title: "Camilla Lywood Presents Cheque for £34,000 to Sheila Scott of Shelter from the Storm"
description: "12 months of bike rides, charity evenings and wine tastings added up to £34,000 for Shelter from the Storm's refuge for homeless people in Islington."
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published: "December 2025"
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# Camilla Lywood Presents Cheque for £34,000 to Sheila Scott of Shelter from the Storm

Published December 2025.

After 12 months of fundraising by Members of the Saddlers' Company, including bike rides, charity evenings and wine tastings, Secretary to the Livery Camilla Lywood presented £34,000 to Sheila Scott of Shelter from the Storm, which will provide a safe refuge to homeless people in Islington, north London.[^page]

## A Record Year for the Annual Charity

The sum was almost double that ever previously raised by members in support of their annual charity, reflecting a year of varied fundraising activity including bike rides, charity evenings, wine tastings and various other challenges and initiatives. Shelter from the Storm is a free emergency night shelter offering bed, dinner and breakfast to people who have experienced homelessness.

Huge thanks were extended to all the family, friends and colleagues who supported the fundraisers and cyclists in their various endeavours. Further information on Shelter from the Storm is available at sfts.org.uk.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much did the Saddlers' Company raise for Shelter from the Storm?

Members raised £34,000 over 12 months of fundraising, presented by Secretary to the Livery Camilla Lywood to Sheila Scott of the charity.

### Where does Shelter from the Storm operate?

It provides a safe refuge to homeless people in Islington, north London.

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[^page]: £34,000 for Shelter from the Storm | Saddlers' Company, https://thesaddlers.org/news/charity/camilla-lywood-presents-cheque-for-34000-to-sheila-scott-of-shelter-from-the-storm