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.<p>
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.
Hi Guys,
We have decided to take part in the grueling 24 hour expedition that is the 3 peaks. Walking Ben Nevis, Scafell pike and Snowdon! It will be really tough and we are all currently trying to hard to get ourselves physically fit for the feat of endurance!
We will be walking for a charity called The Newman Trust for the Handicapped. Giving children with special needs a week long activity filled fun holiday in the summer. It is an entirely volunteer based charity.
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
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I would definitely cut down on the fry-ups Jonnie. This will be great, I hope it all goes well. I envy you guys seeing off mountains willy nilly!Donation by Jack Mercer
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15/05/09
Good luck John boy and chaps!Donation by Alex Tucker
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15/05/09