The Children’s Respite Trust has received a heart warming and generous donation from VEGA Controls, a leading instrumentation and sensor technology company. In a remarkable act of community support, VEGA Controls donated eight brand-new scooters to the Trust, bringing joy and excitement to the children who benefit from our services. O3e organised an exciting event…
Thank you so much to everyone who supported us at our September Comedy Night. We hope everyone had a fabulous time chortling for charity. We certainly thought it was one of the best yet! As always our events are not possible without the support of our sponsors and we would therefore like to thank them…
Burgess Hill Masonic Lodge held their annual charity Clay Pigeon Shoot recently with the Children’s Respite Trust set to receive a share of the profits. The event at Northall Farm in Fletching was attended by Masons from across the region as well as family and friends. As well as clay pigeon shooting, guests were invited…
The Children’s Respite Trust Adventure Run saw over 100 runners take on the stunning course at Pippingford Park. Participants were able to run or walk the 10k, 5k and 3k courses across the beautiful private estate in the heart of the Ashdown Forest Together we raised an amazing £3,381 towards respite care and other support…
This summer, the sky was the limit as brave individuals took the plunge for the Children’s Respite Trust’s summer of skydives. We are incredibly grateful for the support of all our participants, including Laura Gamlin from STR Refrigeration, the vibrant Shoe Shuffle team—Katie, Katie, Leah, and Lucy—and Stephen and Kamil from The Lansdowne. Each group…
On the 22nd of July, we gathered to say farewell to five of our Little Stars. It was a day filled with joy as we celebrated their incredible journeys with us. Our Little Stars and their families joined us for the leavers held at our centre. The day began with a variety of outdoor activities…
The Children’s Respite Trust is delighted to announce a generous donation of £2,000, thanks to the efforts of John Stevens and his team at the recent charity golf day hosted by Rightmove at Woburn Golf Club on Tuesday 2nd July. The event saw 36 players from across the country forming nine teams to compete for…
The Three Peaks Challenge 2024 took place last week from 4th to 7th July where nine climbers bravely took on Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon in aid of the Trust. The challenge started early on Thursday morning setting off to Scotland from the Respite Centre in Uckfield. Due to tough weather conditions, each…
We are thrilled to announce that law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has chosen the Children’s Respite Trust as their Charity Partnership for the next two years. This decision, made through a staff vote, saw us selected from a shortlist of six deserving charities. Thomson Snell & Passmore has previously partnered with notable charities such…
Thank you to our Sponsors and Ambassadors that joined us for the Ball Launch at the beautiful home Abbots Wood Manor on the 6th June. Following the drinks reception kindly sponsored by NRG Mortgages Ltd, guests heard the latest news and updates from the Trust. Gavin, Rachel and Abi from the fundraising team each took…
Our Fundraising Manager, Rachel, had the pleasure of visiting Ashdown Primary School after Year 2 selected the Trust as the beneficiary of their sponsored playground games. The children were eager to share their experiences and tell Rachel all about their fundraising activities. Rachel took the opportunity to speak with the students about the important work…
We had a wonderful half term filled with activities and experiences for all our children and young people. Our Superstars, All Stars and Siblings Group all enthusiastically took part in outings and that promoted learning, communication and fun. Superstars Taking full advantage of the one day of sun, our Superstars visited a local farm where…
We are delighted to announce that The Lansdowne Hotel, a stunning 4-star hotel on the seafront in Eastbourne, has chosen the Children’s Respite Trust as their Charity of the Year! CRT Chief Executive Gavin Fisher and Managing Partner of the Lansdowne, Catherine Clifford, came together to talk about the huge difference the Lansdowne could make…
Summer Soirée Success We are thrilled to share the success of our first ever Summer Soirée, held on Saturday at the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne. It really was the ‘Greatest Day’?? The night began with a refreshing Pimm’s drinks reception, followed by a delightful 2-course meal and a variety of fundraising activities throughout the evening….
Eastbourne Afternoon Tea Empty plates were the order of the day after Simply Patisserie’s spectacular fundraising afternoon tea. Guests were treated to a sumptuous “high tea” of sandwiches, scones with cream and jam and delicate cakes accompanied by gallons of tea, all beautifully presented and tasting even better. Dozens of prizes were generously donated to…
Amidst the iconic landmarks of London, Westley Waller and Baz Firth, two dedicated supporters of the Children’s Respite Trust, laced up their running shoes and embarked on a monumental journey – the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Full of determination and a commitment to making a difference, they set out to conquer the 13.1-mile course, all…
Exciting Success at Children’s Respite Trust Quiz Night! We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of our recent Quiz Night, held last Friday. Thanks to the overwhelming support from the community, the event raised an astounding £2,253 making a significant difference to the Trust’s efforts in supporting disabled children and their families. The evening…
The Children’s Respite Trust receives support from the Hailsham Photographic society as part of their 2024 Colour Show. The Hailsham Photographic Society recently hosted a breath-taking Colour Show, showcasing the creative talents of its members through an array of audio-visual presentations and a captivating exhibition of photographs. The event, held at the Hailsham Civic Community…
Wow, what an amazing night of laughs at Langney Sports Club on Friday night. Thank you to everyone involved in our most successful Comedy Night yet. You helped us raise a fantastic £5,155. Paul Pirie‘s high octane opening was followed by Anthony Ayton’s satirical observations and the evening was closed by the ever-brilliant Craig Campbell…
Over the February half-term, the Children’s Respite trust hosted a week of fun fuelled days for our young people. These days included trips out, activities at the centre and celebrations. We were lucky enough to have Valentine’s Day and Pancake Day in the same week so there was lots of excitement amongst our stars. We…
