Jamaica Hurricane Relief – Financial Transparency
A message from Croydon BME Forum
At Croydon BME Forum, we are committed to being open and transparent about how every donation is used.
Below is a summary showing how funds received for the Jamaica Hurricane Relief have been allocated and distributed so far.
This page is regularly updated to show how your donations are helping us deliver aid and support directly to communities in Jamaica.
Funds Received
| Source | Amount (£) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online Donations | £5,500 | Direct donations via bank and fundraising drives |
| Community Events & Collections | £19,000 | Raised through schools, workplaces, and churches |
| Corporate Donations | £500 | Contributions from businesses and partners |
| Total Received | £25,000 |
Funds Spent / Allocated
| Category | Amount (£) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Costs | £1000 | Freight, packaging, customs, and handling fees |
| Logistics & Storage | £1,000 | Temporary storage, crates, and volunteer transport costs |
| Community Outreach | £254.00 | Local awareness materials and coordination costs |
| Emergency Reserve | £0,000 | Set aside for direct relief in affected areas |
Funds Transferred to Jamaica
To ensure transparency and accountability, funds are being transferred directly to trusted community partners working on the ground in Jamaica.
The first location to receive direct support is St James. more to follow
Additional partner locations across Jamaica will be added and updated as the relief operation expands.
Trusted Partners and Distribution Locations in Jamaica
To ensure that all relief efforts reach those most in need, Croydon BME Forum is working closely with verified churches, ministries, and community leaders across Jamaica.
These trusted partners are helping to coordinate the receipt and fair distribution of aid in their respective communities.
Partner Churches and Leaders
Bishop Dorothea Gordon – National Presiding Bishop, New Testament Assembly – Jamaica
Bishop Marcia Gale – Regional Overseer, Pentecostal City Mission Church HQ Jamaica
Apostle Mary Wildish – Trumpet Call Ministries International, Montego Bay
Bishop Miller – Luanna Apostolic ARC, Black River, St Elizabeth
Kingsley Palmer – Bethel Gospel Chapel, St Elizabeth
Pastor Patrick Bowen – Darliston (Westmoreland); Riverton Meadows & New Haven (Kingston)
- Administrative Bishop: Bishop Dr. Roy Notice, New Testament Church of God, Old Habour, St. Catherine
Current Distribution Areas
Relief supplies and funds are currently being distributed to:
St Elizabeth
Montego Bay,
St James
Westmoreland
Manchester
Trelawny
- Hanover
- Clarendon
Additional partners, and community leaders will be added as our support network expands across Jamaica.
Together, we are ensuring that aid reaches families and communities most affected by Hurricane Melissa — quickly, fairly, and transparently.
Thank You
Every pound donated is helping families rebuild their lives and communities recover.
We will continue to update this page weekly with new figures and partner information as funds are received and distributed.
For more information , please contact:
finance@bmeforum.org
Croydon BME Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee Registered No. 04996963
A Charity Registered in England No. 1108843
What have we done so far
Barrels
Boxes
Volunteers
Offical Drop Off Locations
This is the current list (27th October 2025) of drop off points for donations.