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…
On Thursday 5th December members from Athena South East met at the Hydro for a delicious three-course Christmas Lunch. Everyone enjoyed a game of “Tops and Tails” and participated in an online auction. Over £500 was raised at the lunch which is to be split between CRT and St Wilfrids as the chosen Charities for…
On the 16th November, the Children’s Respite Trust hosted our highly anticipated Masquerade Ball – A Night Under the Stars. Bringing together supporters for a night of celebration and fundraising, the event combined elegance, entertainment, and purpose, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. From the moment attendees stepped into the starlit venue, it was…
Thank you to everyone that joined us for our first Golf Day at East Sussex National Golf Resort & Spa last week! Everyone’s generous support lead to an incredible £7,355 being raised for respite care. Congratulations to Alex Stanford from Thomson Snell & Passmore for taking first place individual closely followed by Jon Wady and…
CRT Wins Big at Uckfield Business Awards 2024 We are thrilled to share some amazing news with you all: the Children’s Respite Trust has been crowned winners of the Investment in People category at the Uckfield Business Awards 2024! This award is a reflection of the incredible dedication, passion, and teamwork that define CRT. At…
We’re thrilled to share that an incredible £4,002 was raised for the Trust last week at the Best of British event, held at The Grand Eastbourne. Guests were treated to an afternoon of inspiring stories from TV broadcasting legend John Inverdale, who shared his experiences meeting sports stars, while enjoying the opportunity to network with…
Children’s Respite Trust is thrilled to announce that Crusader Vans, a leading provider of commercial vehicles across the UK, has chosen us as their Charity of the Year. Known for offering a wide range of new and used vans to businesses and individuals, Crusader Vans has committed to donating £1 for every van sold throughout…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
