We are incredibly proud to share that two remarkable young people connected to the Children’s Respite Trust have been named finalists in this year’s Child of Sussex Awards. Alfie has been shortlisted for Achiever of the Year, in recognition of the phenomenal progress he’s made at our Little Stars Nursery. Diagnosed with autism at the…
Rachel and Gavin had the pleasure of attending Ian and Penny’s last Fizz on Foot sold out event before their well-deserved retirement. Guests were treated to a Wine Tasting evening at the Lansdowne Hotel with five delicious wines and charcuterie board. On arrival guests generously donated to and thereafter purchased tickets for a “Wheelbarrow of…
A Big Thank You to Uckfield Rotary Club and Our Wonderful Volunteers We were delighted to be invited by Uckfield Rotary Club a few weeks ago to join them on Uckfield High Street to raise awareness and funds for our work supporting children with disabilities and their families. Thanks to the generosity of local residents…
Three dedicated fundraisers have gone the extra mile—literally—to support the Children’s Respite Trust, raising over £2,000 by taking part in some of the UK’s most exciting running events. Amber Parker-Reid kicked off this remarkable effort by participating in the London Landmarks Half Marathon, where she raised a fantastic £630 for the charity. The event,…
Our Summer Soirée, held last Friday at The Grand Hotel, was a tremendous success, and it’s all thanks to you, our wonderful guests, sponsors, donors, and volunteers. From start to finish, the evening was filled with laughter, music, dancing, and generosity. We’re delighted to announce that together we raised an incredible £13,662 to support children with disabilities…
We’re delighted to share that the Children’s Respite Trust has received a generous donation of £1,000 from the Surrey Street Rodders as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. Our CEO, Gavin Fisher, had the pleasure of meeting Jon and Mandy from the Surrey Street Rodders at this year’s Wheels Day on Good Friday. The event,…
We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that the Children’s Respite Trust Centre in Uckfield has been rated ‘Good’ across all areas in our first ever Ofsted inspection, carried out on 12th March 2025. This inspection took place during one of our Little Stars sessions, but we’re proud to say that the ‘Good’ judgement…
In March, the East Sussex National kindly hosted a Members Quiz Night and raised an incredible £570.70 for the Children’s Respite Trust. We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part and to all those who donated. Your generosity helps us continue providing essential care and support for disabled children…
There was a real buzz in the village of Isfield over the Easter bank holiday as The Laughing Fish welcomed families, friends and a few brave competitors for a day of fun in support of the Children’s Respite Trust. Gavin and Rachel from the Trust were invited along to help with the activities and share…
The Children’s Respite Trust is delighted to announce that thanks to a generous donation from the Uckfield Lions, we’ve been able to purchase an iPad for our Centre as part of our My Voice communication project. Already, the iPad is having a significant impact. It supports children with disabilities in accessing vital communication tools such…
A Blooming Success – CRT’s First Bluebell Walk Takeover Raises Over £3,200 We are thrilled to share the wonderful success of our very first Bluebell Walk Takeover at Bates Green Farm! We had a beautiful day of sun on 17th April with an abundance of bluebells and anemones dotting the woodland floor. Thanks to the…
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Quiz Night, helping to raise an incredible £2,510! It was a fantastic evening, with teams embracing the challenges, tackling the trivia, and most importantly, having fun. Congratulations to the team from Wills in Plain English, who took the top spot. As you can see…
We’re delighted to share that the Buxted Women’s Institute (WI) chose the Children’s Respite Trust as their charity of the year for 2024, raising an incredible £800 to support our work with local families. Throughout the year, Buxted WI held tea and coffee stalls at community events and organised monthly raffles to raise funds. Their…
A Night of Laughter Raises £5,000 for Children with Additional Needs Are your sides still hurting? Ours definitely are! A huge thank you to everyone who supported and attended our Comedy Night on Friday. We are thrilled to announce that an incredible £5,000 was raised to support children with additional needs and their families. We…
Uckfield Motor Services Chooses Children’s Respite Trust as Charity of the Year The Children’s Respite Trust is delighted to announce that Uckfield Motor Services (UMS) has selected the Trust as its Charity of the Year. This partnership marks a significant step in supporting local families with children who have complex needs. UMS, a trusted name…
We are thrilled to announce a generous donation of £1,250 from the Out of Bounders Society, a local golfing community with a rich history of charitable giving. The Society, established in the mid-1980s, began with just 12 members. Over the years, it has grown to a vibrant membership of 48. They meet monthly (except in…
Children’s Respite Trust and Teddy Bear Run Create Magical Winter Wonderland for Families The spirit of Christmas came alive as the Teddy Bear Run and Children’s Respite Trust hosted a heart-warming Winter Wonderland event. Designed to bring joy to children with disabilities and their families, the event ensured that everyone could experience the magic of…
We are thrilled to announce that the Children’s Respite Trust raised an incredible £4,091 during this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge exceeding our original target! This remarkable achievement was made possible thanks to the generosity of our wonderful supporters who contributed to the Little Stars Makeover Project. Our Centre, housed in a former printworks, has…
On Sunday, 24th November, Sussex Strings hosted a concert at Trinity Church in Willingdon in support of the Children’s Respite Trust. The event was a resounding success, raising £210, which brings their total contribution to the Trust to an impressive £1,285.71. Sussex Strings, an orchestra based in Willingdon, Eastbourne, has been a dedicated supporter of…
We are delighted to announce that the Nevill Juvenile Bonfire Society has generously raised £800 for the Trust through their event on 19th October. This incredible support means so much to us, especially during these challenging times. We are deeply grateful to the Bonfire Society for choosing to support our cause this year. The event…
