A Fife restaurant known for its generosity in donating to local charities and organisations both before and during the pandemic has announced it has donated more than £4,250 so far this year.
Dhoom Indian Streatery & Bar in Dunfermline makes a monthly community contribution of £750 to a different local charity or group each time.
The latest beneficiary is Dunfermline & Carnegie Cricket Club, who have just received their £750 donation, and other groups include Inverkeithing United FC, Dunfermline Tennis Club and Studio 11 Dance Club.
Through a joint charity night, held at Dhoom, plus a donation from the restaurant, Carnegie Dojo have raised £3,000.
Peacocks in Pittencrieff Park is another organisation which has benefitted from donations of several thousand pounds from Dhoom during the past six months, and at Christmas, Dhoom was a sponsor of the Dunfermline Press toys appeal.
“We love to give back to the local community here at Dhoom,” said owner Prasad Dhaneswhar. “During Covid we donated over 500 free meals to front line workers, and it’s all gone on from there. We’re now in a position to support a different organisation each month. We’re trying to cover a mix of activities and age groups, so that as many different types of
activities are covered as possible.
“We are very proud to have donated well over £4,000 in the past few months. We know that this money will really help each and every organisation. We will do our best to keep this going on a
rolling basis. I’d like to thank our customers, as we couldn’t do it without their support, ensuring that Dhoom is as busy as possible, especially at weekends.”
On behalf of Dunfermline & Carnegie Cricket Club, DJ Dejesh, who has been the President of the Club since 2022, said: “We very much appreciate the sponsorship from Dhoom, which is one of Dunfermline – and Fife’s – most successful brands. Who wouldn’t want to be associated with this successful, vibrant business which gives back to its community?
“The money will go towards continuing to develop the game in the East of Scotland, as well as running costs associated with looking after our ground at McKane Park. Whilst one of the very best grounds in Scotland, it can be expensive to properly maintain.
“We have members aged from six to sixty years here at this Club, which has a 167-year-old history. Currently playing in the East of Scotland Cricket Association League we are hoping for a very good season this summer. We look forward to continuing the relationship with Dhoom.”
Michael Russell, Head Coach at Dunfermline Tennis Club, said: “Whilst asking for very little in return, Dhoom has been extremely kind and generous with its donation which we will use for our community programme, and for competitions. They want to help us to achieve our
goals and ambitions for the club and the community in the future.
“This money will help a huge amount to give us the ability to expand both projects and bring in more people onboard to help grow the participation at the tennis club.”
Dhoom is soon to launch its latest taster menu, which this time celebrates the street food of Chennai – a bustling metropolitan city on India’s south coast.
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