We would like to invite our families and supporters to take a look at the recent consultation from East Sussex County Council. The idea is to end contracts with schools that deliver outreach support to primary schools for children with ASD and SLCN and to deliver a county council run service offered by the Communication…
Our masquerade ball is approaching and most of you will know, this year it has a diamonds are forever twist to it. I know you are all thinking but what is a diamond theme without a bit of James Bond thrown into the mix. You are in luck as we are thrilled to announce that…
We are thrilled to announce that X factor contestant Anton Stephans will be performing at this year’s Masquerade Ball. Anton was on the X factor in 2015 and wowed the judges with his powerhouse vocals and performance. He has been a backing singer for the likes of Tina Turner, George Michael and Luther Vandross and is now…
The last week has seen us meeting with a variety of other children’s respite charities as we look to explore the possibilities of working together across the country. Yesterday our journey took us to Aylesbury where we met with Chat Charity, who are a children’s respite charity much like us, and the week before we ventured…
On Thursday 16th June the East Sussex National Farmers Union Society will be holding their annual golf day at the Ashby Family’s Villa Golf in aid of the Children’s Respite Trust. We are thrilled to be the chosen charity by the Captain Gabrielle Murray and can’t wait to take part. The shotgun starts at 1pm followed by…
We are thrilled to announce we have received a generous £370 cheque from Waitrose Eastbourne towards the Children’s Respite Trust. We are delighted Waitrose chose us as the charity they wished to support and a great big thank you goes out to Waitrose Eastbourne for this wonderful donation and for their ongoing support.The funds donated will…
A massive well done goes out to Penny Morgan of Project Eastbourne and Mina O’Brien of Ditzy Media for taking on the challenging London to Brighton Trek, this was a massive commitment and they did supremely well! We would like to say a very big thank you goes to Penny Morgan for raising an amazing…
On Wednesday 18th May students at Sussex Downs College held a raffle and cake sale in aid of the Children’s Respite Trust. This was a wonderful charity event where the students sourced their own prizes including Afternoon tea for two, therapy sessions, entry tickets for various attractions and many more fantastic prizes. The event was…
The date has been announced for this year’s Autumn Skydive. On 2nd October 2016 supporters will don their jump suits and take part in the Children’s Respite Trust’s ultimate challenge. Watch the video for a taste of what’s in store.
Over the August bank holiday weekend Dan Brindle and a friend will be cycling from Winchester to Eastbourne from one end of the South Downs to the other to raise funds for the Children’s Respite Trust. The intrepid cyclists will journey around 100 miles in three days, stopping only briefly to eat and sleep. We are…
Over this coming weekend Penny Morgan of Project Search in Eastbourne will be walking the very long journey from London’s Richmond Park to Brighton which she is hoping to complete in under 30 hours! This is a hugely challenging task to undertake and not one for the faint hearted as the 100 km non stop…
Tickets are now officially on sale for the 2016 Children’s Respite Trust Masquerade Ball. At a special edition of the Trust’s regular Ambassadors’ Receptions, Ball sponsors joined with Ambassadors to hear an update of the Trust’s progress over recent months and to officially launch this year’s Ball. With 20 sponsors getting behind the event, the Masquerade…
Sussex’s very own Colvin Cleaning Group complete the line-up for this year’s sponsors at the Children’s Respite Trust Masquerade Ball and we are delighted to have their support. Founded in 1986 Colvin Cleaners have grown to be an established service throughout the south, offering a comprehensive range of professional cleaning services to the private and public…
Hailsham based Dentistry firm, the Dental Barn, have come on board with this year’s Masquerade Ball to ensure gleaming smiles all round. The practice which is based in Lower Dicker is described as a friendly family dentist that listens and puts patients first. They create a relaxed and fear free patient experience in beautiful surroundings, to encourage healthy…
Students at Sussex Downs College in Eastbourne will be holding a “Charity Event” for the Children’s Respite Trust on Wednesday 18th May, which will include a cake sale and raffle. The students have sourced an array of fantastic prizes for the function including champagne, therapy sessions and entry tickets to various attractions. For more information about…
NRG Commercial Finance and Mortgages are back at the Ball and we can’t thank them enough for all their support. The Eastbourne based firm have been generous supporters since the Charity’s very first Masquerade Ball and we are delighted to welcome them back for a third time as sponsors. The NRG team explain that they are dedicated…
Eastbourne’s Hilton Royal Parade Hotel was host to a night of Comedy, hosted by Oi Oi Comedy’s Jim Grant on Friday night and raised £123 for the Children’s Respite Trust in the process. The evening, which was headlined by Brian Damage and Crystal, marked the start of a regular new fixture in the town’s entertainment…
The Children’s Respite Trust still needs one or two more volunteers to help at the Heathfield Show on 28th May. It is free entry for anyone that volunteers and we just ask that you give a couple of hours or so to help with marshalling and/or bucket shaking. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy…
The Masquerade Ball welcomes back Kreston Reeves as sponsors this year and joining them is the newest bank in town – Handelsbanken. The Kreston Reeves restructuring team are well-known for their positive and proactive attitude to assisting businesses. they provide a full range of solutions and services to businesses in difficulty and their professional advisers. Their goal…
Ben Holt of Highlands Kennels in Horam says he likes to set himself “little challenges”. Well, he has surpassed himself this time as he aims to trek 83.6 miles across Britain from the West Coast to the East. The route will take him parallel to Hadrian’s Wall starting in the Lake District and finishing up on the…
