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Harrow Council's former Mayor raised over £32,000 for Samaritans and another charity in May 2026.

Harrow's outgoing Mayor, Councillor Anjana Patel, announced in May 2026 that her chosen charities, including Samaritans, collectively raised over £32,000 during her year in office. This figure may represent a new record for mayoral charity fundraising in the borough, according to Councillor Patel.

Councillor Patel was formally thanked for her service as Mayor of Harrow in May 2026, with councillors praising her dedication and positive community impact. Samaritans is a charity providing emotional support to people in distress, focused on suicide prevention.

Key facts

  1. Harrow's outgoing Mayor, Councillor Anjana Patel, announced in May 2026 that her chosen charities, including Samaritans, collectively raised over £32,000. Source
  2. Councillor Anjana Patel was formally thanked for her service as Mayor of Harrow in May 2026. Source
  3. Samaritans was one of the charities chosen by Harrow's Mayor, Councillor Anjana Patel. Source
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