As we embrace the most wonderful time of the year, our dedicated team has been working tirelessly to ensure that every child in our care experiences the joy of Christmas. Achieving this feat is no small task, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible individuals and organisations that have supported us. This festive…
In a touching demonstration of corporate compassion, C J Thorne have donated a transformative £2500 to the Children’s Respite Trust. This generous contribution allows us to continue our mission of providing essential respite care for children with disabilities and their families. C J Thorne & Co, founded in 1939, is a third generation family firm…
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Julie Eltham and the incredible ladies of Athena Sussex South East for their outstanding commitment and generosity in supporting the Children’s Respite Trust. Their recent fundraising initiative saw them walking over 100 miles throughout the month of October, all to benefit the Trust and the families we serve. This…
We were recently very saddened to hear of the passing of Len Smith, a passionate volunteer and supporter of the Trust. To many in Eastbourne Len is known for his achievements for Eastbourne Borough Football Club and Langney Sports Club. At the Trust, however, we know him for his dedicated support, firstly through the Acorns…
What an extraordinary night it was on Saturday 11th November! We are still riding the wave of emotions after witnessing the incredible generosity of our community, and we’re thrilled to announce that together, we raised an astounding £74,000! We welcomed 420 guests to the Winter Garden in Eastbourne, which we had transformed into an enchanted…
The Masquerade Ball wasn’t just an evening of fundraising games. The Trust was delighted to learn of a number of supporters who chose the occasion to give significant personal donations or contributions on behalf of their company. This included the John Whippy Foundation, who came on stage to present a cheque for £4,000, which will…
The Little Stars Nursery, has just completed its first term of the academic year, making a profound difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families. From day one, our dedicated staff has created an atmosphere of love, support, and boundless enthusiasm. Children with a range of disabilities, from developmental delays to physical…
The Children’s Respite Trust recently witnessed a daring and exhilarating fundraising event as two fearless individuals took to the skies at Headcorn Airfield for a skydiving adventure. Their efforts were aimed at raising essential funds to support disabled children and their families, and the results were remarkable. The fundraising team at CRT are always committed…
In a display of grit, determination, and unwavering support, a trio of dedicated individuals from Cranwell Wealth Solutions recently conquered the challenging Tough Mudder obstacle course to raise funds for the Children’s Respite Trust. Taking place on a demanding course filled with mud, obstacles, and physical challenges, the Tough Mudder event presented the ultimate test…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of laughter and fun at our Comedy Night last Friday. We hope you had a fantastic evening! We are absolutely thrilled to share that this event, made possible by your generous support, has raised an astounding £3,460 for the Trust. The total raised will go…
This past summer, all the staff and volunteers at the Children’s Respite Trust were hard at work creating unforgettable moments for the disabled children we support. We are thrilled to share the stories and adventures that were made possible during the sunny season. At the Trust we are commitment to making a positive impact on…
What a day in the gorgeous sunshine and what a fantastic day it was for the Best of British Eastbourne at the Grand Hotel. Thank you so much to the Best of British Events team for putting on such a fabulous event and for their continued support to the Trust. The money raised came to…
We are still basking in neon glow of the amazing night we had on Saturday 29th July at the CRT 90s Night. We couldn’t have asked for a more enthusiastic group of attendees who embraced the theme wholeheartedly and dug deep to support disabled children and their families in Sussex. It’s an absolute pleasure to…
We are bursting with pride for the Little Stars that have shown their sparkle and are moving onto school in September. To mark the occasion, we hosted a graduation and end of term party with games, treats and fun. Families were welcomed into the Centre to celebrate the Little Stars’ successes and kick off a…
In July, a team of nine climbers embarked on the Children’s Respite Trust’s Three Peak Challenge. Among them were Gavin and Rachel from the Trust. The challenge began early on Thursday 6th July, meeting at the Respite Centre in Uckfield before setting off to Scotland. Day 1- Scotland: Ben Nevis, climb height 1,345m Despite unfavourable…
We are pleased to announced that our Tenth Annual Golf Day, hosted in association with Simple Safety Advice last week was a swinging success and raised a phenomenal £14,394. The winning team was PJ Brown followed by Topline and then Redwing Roofing. The Individual winner was Robbie Whittaker of PJ Brown, with Daniel LeSurf from…
The Children’s Respite Trust is delighted to unveil our new minibus with the help of staff and supporters. The unveiling took place at Uckfield Rugby Club where principle sponsors, Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, were present to hand over the keys. The fundraising campaign for the minibus was launched at our annual Masquerade…
We had a very merry May half-term and squeezed lots of fun into the week. The different groups of stars enjoyed their own variety of activities and shined bright! At the Children’s Respite Trust we are always looking for new and exciting outings for the children and young people we care for. We pride ourselves…
Brighton Marathon weekend was once again a storming success. Thank you so much to the fantastic team of 4 runners Mark, Alfie, Pete and Mark that trained so hard to complete the challenging race! We are incredibly proud of their all their efforts in training as well as raising an astounding £2903 that will support…
We are so excited to share that tickets are now live for this year’s Enchanted Masquerade Ball! The ball will be taking place on the 11th of November at the Winter Garden in Eastbourne. Tickets can be purchased HERE for £75pp. Tables of 10 are available as well as individual tickets. Throughout the evening guests…
