We would like to say a heartfelt thankyou to Margaret Hayles for her continued generosity and support. Margaret has a long-standing commitment to supporting charities that help seriously ill children, and she continues this through her passion for photography. Each year, she creates beautiful books and calendars with Sparc PM Ltd, kindly donating all proceeds…
Big Give Christmas Challenge Total Announced: Thank You for Your Incredible Support! We are delighted to announce the total raised through this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge — an extraordinary £7,747 for the Children’s Respite Trust Centre. This generosity will have a lasting impact on the children with disabilities and families who depend on our…
Over the past few years CJ Thorne & Co Ltd have been regular supporters of the Trust sponsoring and attending events. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have been chosen to receive a special donation of £2,500 from their Directors and Employees. Thank you so much to everyone at CJ Thorne for their continuing support…
Crystal Ball 2025: A Night of Sparkle, Celebration and Generosity The Children’s Respite Trust’s 15th Annual Crystal Ball took place on Saturday 8th November at the stunning Winter Garden, Eastbourne, and it was an unforgettable evening filled with generosity and celebration. Supporters gathered to mark this milestone anniversary in style, enjoying a glamorous night of…
An incredible evening at the very first Angels’ Den Sussex! We are absolutely delighted to share that the Children’s Respite Trust was among just 10 charities selected from more than 120 applicants to pitch at this inspiring event, hosted by the wonderful Focus Foundation at the Brighton i360. In one remarkable night, £100,000 was donated…
The Children’s Respite Trust is delighted to have received a generous donation from George Stone Limited, a local construction company with a strong commitment to giving back to the community. Director Karen Goodman said: “We are delighted to be able to support the Children’s Respite Trust with this donation. It is part of our giving back…
On 1st October, we welcomed teams to the stunning East Sussex National Golf Resort for our annual charity Golf Day. Thanks to everyone’s amazing support, we raised just over £10,000. Golfers enjoyed a full round on the impressive East Course, competing in a Stableford competition. Back at the Clubhouse, they were welcomed with a few…
The Children’s Respite Trust is delighted to share that we have been selected as one of ten charity finalists for Focus Foundation Angels’ Den 2025. This prestigious event brings together innovative and impactful charities from across the region, each with the opportunity to pitch their cause for a share of a £100,000 funding pot. We…
Thank you to everyone who came along to our autumn comedy night – we hope you all had a great evening. You helped us raise £4,350 which will provide care for children with disabilities and respite for their families. Thank you to Jim Grant of Oi Oi Comedy Clubs, Eastbourne Borough FC for providing the…
Here at the Trust we have been very fortunate to have been supported by the wonderful Don McPhee at not one but two community fundraising events recently. Over the August bank holiday weekend Don arranged a golf day at Willingdon Golf Club choosing the Trust as the charity for the day. Teams enjoyed an afternoon…
On Friday 22nd August, the Children’s Respite Trust welcomed families to our Summer Picnic in the beautiful grounds of the East Sussex National. The afternoon was filled with sunshine, games, and the chance for families to spend quality time together. Children enjoyed running around and taking part in activities, with siblings able to play alongside…
The last Sunday in July saw sunshine, laughter, and plenty of riverbank cheers as the Water Babe Warriors from Baldwin Boxall took on the 50th annual Lewes to Newhaven Raft Race – all to raise funds for charities close to their hearts, including the Children’s Respite Trust. The Water Babe Warriors, led by Dean, went…
At the Children’s Respite Trust, we’re committed to continually developing our knowledge and skills to give every child the best possible support. Recently, our Senior Early Years Educator, Sharron, took part in specialist training on speech and language difficulties, with a focus on developing communication for Autistic children. The course, run by All Things Inclusion…
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that both Alfie and Harry were named winners at this year’s Child of Sussex Awards, held at Knockhatch Adventure Park on Friday 27th June. The event, hosted by More Radio, brought together inspiring children from across the county, all of whom have overcome extraordinary challenges or made a lasting impact…
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us on Saturday night for our Disco through the Decades – what a night it was! Thank you to The Fishermens Eastbourne for being fabulous hosts and to Tim of Alexander James Entertainment & Events for keeping us on the dance floor all evening. Thank you to…
Last week, a group of our young people from the Children’s Respite Trust Siblings Group were treated to a truly unforgettable experience, thanks to the incredible volunteers at the East Sussex Maritime Volunteer Service. Climbing aboard the East Sussex 1, the crew welcomed our siblings for an afternoon of sea air, smiles and steering the…
We are delighted to share that our recent Big Give campaign raised an incredible £10,088 thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters, ambassadors, and match funding from Global’s Make Some Noise. This vital funding will help provide essential respite care for families across Sussex who are raising children with complex disabilities. From donations made…
Three Peaks Challenge 2025: An Incredible Effort for Children’s Respite Trust Over one extraordinary weekend, our incredible team of supporters took on the iconic Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales! Taking part in the challenge were Steve, Lucy, Adam and Trudi, along with Gavin and Rachel from the Children’s…
We are incredibly grateful to Simple Safety Advice and QR Safety for hosting their annual Charity Golf Day at the beautiful Sweetwoods Golf Course on Wednesday 25th June, raising an astounding £11,926 for the Children’s Respite Trust. The event, held during Small Charity Week, brought everyone together under glorious sunshine. Simple Safety were able to…
Netball and Quiz Fundraisers Support Children’s Respite Trust During Small Charity Week We’re so grateful to the fantastic team behind this year’s Battle Charity Netball Tournament, held on Saturday 10th May at Battle Sports Centre. Organised by Leah and Katie Isaac and Katie Meikle, the event brought together ten brilliant teams for a fun-filled day…
