Des Cassidy

Des's Newman Trust Yarlet 2022

Fundraising for The Newman Holiday Trust
£600
raised of £600 target
by 2 supporters
The Newman Holiday Trust

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RCN 326429
We provide fun-filled activity holidays to change the lives of disabled children

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The Newman Holiday Trust organises a week away for children (5-16 years old) whose special needs and personal circumstances mean they would not otherwise have the ability to go on holiday. 

Des Cassidy have been volunteering for over 20 years and have seen how much the children benefit from this week of making friends and doing fun activities (horse riding, theme parks, cinema trips, talent show, and more)!

Here's a video made a few years ago which gives an idea of what these holidays provide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqdalE6b9WM 

The Newman Trust relies on donations and fundraising from volunteers to put on such a great experience for the children each year. If anyone would be willing to donate some money to sponsor a child's place we would be SO grateful - every bit goes such a long way and makes a huge difference to this small charity. 

Thank you all so much for your support each year, it means a lot to us!!



About the charity

The Newman Holiday Trust

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RCN 326429
Established in 1981, the Newman Holiday Trust began by running a one week summer holiday for children with special needs. The Trust now provides holidays for about 130 children with special needs aged four to sixteen each year, in various locations around the UK. Due to the high level of skilled care they require or financial circumstances, the children selected for these breaks would not otherwise receive a holiday. The holidays provide a range of fun activities in a safe and supportive environment and use a care ration of one helper to one child at all times. The Trust is an entirely voluntary organization and owes its success to over 200 people who dedicate their free time to helping these children. This voluntary structure ensures that every penny raised goes directly towards a child's holiday.

Donation summary

Total raised
£600.00
+ £150.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£600.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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