<div>Between April and December 2026,<strong> Bobby &amp; Rozina Mehta </strong>are on a mission <strong>to raise funds for five incredible charities </strong>close to our hearts.
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<div>These organisations represent a powerful cross-section of vital work: reducing isolation, preserving national heritage, empowering young people, strengthening community bonds, creating education and sporting opportunities and providing specialist dementia support.
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<div>The five charities Bobby &amp; Rozina have chosen to support are:
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<li><strong>DementiaUK</strong> - <a href="https://www.dementiauk.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.dementiauk.org/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.dementiauk.org/</a></a>
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<li><strong>Pompey In The Community</strong> - <a href="https://pompeyitc.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://pompeyitc.co.uk/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://pompeyitc.co.uk/</a></a>
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<li><strong>Spark Community Space</strong> - <a href="https://sparkcommunityspace.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://sparkcommunityspace.co.uk/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://sparkcommunityspace.co.uk/</a></a>
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<li><strong>The Mary Rose Museum</strong> - <a href="https://maryrose.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://maryrose.org/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://maryrose.org/</a></a>
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<li><strong>Urbond</strong> - <a href="https://www.urbond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.urbond.org/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.urbond.org/</a></a>
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<div><strong>Why This Matters</strong>
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<div>This initiative is personal. Having seen the incredible work these charities do, Bobby &amp; Rozina believe strong communities are built on inclusion, opportunity, health, education, sport and heritage.
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<li><strong>Spark Community Space</strong> offers a lifeline to those who feel isolated, a warm meal and a sense of belonging.
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<li><strong>Urbond</strong> and<strong> Pompey In The Community</strong> are on the front lines, creating positive pathways for young people and fostering unity through sport, skills and social events.
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<li><strong>DementiaUK </strong>provides a crucial, specialist lifeline to families navigating the overwhelming reality of dementia, a growing crisis that touches so many lives.
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<li><strong>The Mary Rose Museum</strong> is more than a historic ship; it is a unique educational asset that inspires future generations and safeguards our shared cultural story.
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<div>A thriving community cares for its people and its heritage.
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<div>By supporting these five charities together, Bobby &amp; Rozina aim to address immediate needs like food and mental wellbeing, while also investing in long-term community strength, youth potential and the preservation of our history.
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<div>Bobby &amp; Rozina are proud to be running this fundraising mission during Portsmouth100, a year-long celebration marking 100 years since Portsmouth was officially granted city status.
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<div>2026 is a time to honour our city’s rich heritage, vibrant communities and bold future.
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<div>By raising money for these five local and national charities, we want to put that spirit into action, caring for our people, preserving our history and investing in the next generation.
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<div>What better way to celebrate a century of pride than by strengthening the very things that make Portsmouth and the UK extraordinary - inclusion, heritage, youth opportunity, education, sport and community support?
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<div>Their mission is their way of saying: let’s not just look back with pride - let’s build forward with purpose.
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<div><strong>How They Will Raise the Money</strong>
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<div>Bobby &amp; Rozina will take on a range of activities - including walks, runs, a range of challenges and organised events - so our friends, colleagues and supporters can get involved, have fun and help them raise funds for these five charities.
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<div>Bobby &amp; Rozina have done the following challenges so far:
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<div>1. Pompey Sleepout with Spark Community Space in April at Fratton Park the home of Portsmouth Football Club.
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<div>2. Abseiled down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on Friday 29th May.
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<div>Their next challenge is to Walk 60 miles in the month of June as part of the DementiaUK - supporting and raising awareness of the work done by DementiaUK and to continue raising money for the five charities... but Bobby and Rozina have decided they will walk 100 km (just over 62 miles) to continue to mark and celebrate Portsmouth100 too!
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<div>Watch this space for more information about other upcoming challenges, activities and future events.
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<div><strong>How the Funds Will Be Used</strong>
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<div>Your donation will be split equally to directly fuel the frontline work of each charity. Here are some examples of what the money raised will go towards:
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<li>For <strong>Spark Community Space</strong>: £6.50 provides a warm “Pay It Forward” meal (a drink, toastie, and cake) to someone in need, offering not just food, but kindness and human connection.
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<li>For <strong>The Mary Rose Museum</strong>: Funds will help conserve the iconic Tudor vessel and its unique collection, ensuring this national treasure remains accessible for education and inspiration for generations to come.
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<li>For <strong>Urbond</strong>: Youth Development &amp; Community Integration - £25 gives a young person a month of confidence-building experiences (like a match or bowling). £120 provides a week of nutritious meals at their youth club. Their community work also supports workshops, food sustainability, and women’s empowerment sessions that build bridges between diverse groups in Portsmouth.
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<li>For <strong>Pompey In The Community</strong>: Supports sport, education, and outreach programmes that empower over 35,000 people annually, including disadvantaged youth and those needing health support.
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<li>For <strong>DementiaUK</strong>: Provides vital training and resources for specialist Admiral Nurses, who offer free, expert advice to families facing dementia alone, so no one has to navigate this journey without a lifeline.
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<div>Every pound you give will go directly to activities and services like these, helping to repair tears in the community, spark young potential, preserve our history and care for those in need.
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