Cawston vicar’s £1000 hush money for charity

Rev Andrew Whitehead, the vicar at St Agnes church in Cawston, has raised over £1,000 for the Sue Lambert Trust by completing a 24-hour silence.

Last week (5 to 11 February) was Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, and Rev Whitehead decided he would stay silent for 24 hours, with the sponsorship monies going to the Sue Lambert Trust, which is the leading charity in Norfolk offering free therapeutic counselling and support services to survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
 
This was particularly apt, as Cawston Church is dedicated to St Agnes, who was killed for her beliefs in fourth century Rome and the abusive and humiliating manner of her death led to her becoming the patron saint of those who have survived sexual violence.
 
Rev Whitehead said, "I was keen to see what positive things the church could do as a response to the story of St Agnes, and I came across the sponsored silence campaign by the Sue Lambert Trust. I signed up to take part and have been blown away by people’s generosity - the total is well over £1000, which will pay for essential counselling for those who have experienced sexual violence in Norfolk."
 
Andrew completed his 24 hour silence across February 4 and 5 and so far has raised £1160.
To donate, visit his 'I'm going silent for the Sue Lambert Trust' Just Giving page.
 
The photo of Rev Whitehead is courtesy of Rebecca Whitehead.
 
This story is based on an article in the North Norfolk News.
 

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