How We Help:

Since our first show in 1972 WAGS have helped many local and national charities by raising money and awareness of the work that they do. The money has been raised in many creative ways over the years. The Cast raise it during the rehearsals with events such as:

  • Cake sales
  • Raffles
  • Dress up days
  • Guess the sweets in the jar

And many other ideas that they come up with from their patrols.

At the theatre the fundraising continues both backstage and front of house, with food sales for the cast and crew and donation buckets for the audience.


History:

We are proud of our contribution to charities over the years. Many of the charities chosen have had personal links with cast members – where a family member, or school friend has needed their support.

Over the last 50 years, WAGS have helped to raise over £80,000 for local charities!

The timeline below shows the range of charities we’ve supported and how much money we’ve helped to raise:

2025

£ 3704

Young Minds

2023

£3777

Myton Hospice

2022

£2485

Shine A Light

2019

£1844

Dogs for Good

2018

2017 (4Gangshows with Coventry, Kenilworth, and Nuneaton Gang Shows)

£3419

Mat Davis Foundation

2015

£7369

Myton Hospice

2014 (WAGS perform at Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

£3513

Myton Hospice

2014

£3057

Myton Hospice

2013

£2093

Over the Wall

2012

£3252

Over the Wall

2011

£2302

Premature Baby Unit at Warwick Hospital

2005

£1959

Joseph Foote, Rainbow of Hope (Birmingham Children’s Hospital)

2004

£1900

Joseph Foote, Rainbow of Hope (Birmingham Children’s Hospital)

2003


In previous years, we have also helped to raise money for the following charities:

  • HEHOC – £730
  • Birmingham Children’s Hospital – £1562
  • Graeae – £635
  • Warnac – £100
  • Save the Children Fund – £4304
  • Ralph Reader Memorial Fund – £609

As well as many Scouting events around Warwickshire.