Teddy Bear Run and Children's Respite Trust host a wonderful Winter Wonderland

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…

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CRT raises over £4000 during the BIgGive

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…

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Sussex Strings hosts concert for CRT

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…

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Nevill Juvenile Bonfire Society raised £800 for the Children's Respite Trust

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…

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Athena South East fundraises for CRT

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…

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The Children's Respite rasied £91,000 at A Night Under the Stars

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…

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Join the 5 Day Elevate Your Wellbeing  Challenge & Support Children’s Respite Trust Between Monday 11th November – Friday 15th November, we are inviting supporters of the Children’s Respite Trust to make small, healthy lifestyle changes for a big impact. Richard Dale, an experienced Health, Fitness & Wellness Coach, has teamed up with the Sussex-based charity to create…

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Children's Respite Trust hosts 2024 Golf Day at East Sussex National

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…

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Best of British supports Children's Respite at recent Eastbourne Event

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…

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VEGA controls generously donates 8 scooters to the Children's Respite Trust

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…

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Children's Respite Trust has guests chortling for charity at Eastbourne Borough Football Club

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…

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Northall Farm Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot for the Children's Respite Trust

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…

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Runners Take Part in the Children's Respite Trust Charity Adventure Run

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…

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A brave group of supporters take teh leap for teh Children's Respite Trust during the summer of skydives

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…

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Showing 2 of the Little Stars 2024

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…

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Three Peaks 2024 (2)

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…

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Thomson Snell and Passmore: A Partnership

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…

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