Here at Parkers, we are on a mission to raise funds for the incredible Red Kite Family Centre.

The Red Kite Family Centre is facing a critical funding shortfall of approximately £40k per annum, exacerbated by the loss of a major corporate sponsor earlier this year. Based on current financial projections, the Centre will be forced to close at the end of July 2023 unless they receive immediate additional funding.

Red Kite Family Centre has roots in the local community stretching back over a decade. In its present form Red Kite is an independent charity established in 2017, following Oxfordshire County Council’s decision to withdraw funding for dozens of children’s centres across the county. Having sites in both Thame and Chinnor, Red Kite supports local families of children aged five and under with a range of groups, courses, and one to one advice, offering an essential lifeline to families encompassing every aspect of their early years journey.

It costs around £100,000 a year to run the Red Kite Family Centre, and like so many small charities, the COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on fundraising activities as efforts were concentrated on supporting families who depend on us in challenging times.

Red Kite is uniquely placed to provide a broad range of services, help and support to young families, especially those who are struggling or vulnerable, and together build a brighter future for the next generation of our community. The Centre also acts as a hub for NHS midwives, health visitors, and speech and language therapists (separately funded), creating an indispensable ‘one stop shop’ for many parents with pre-school children.

We urge you to join us in support of the Red Kite Family Centre and, with your help, we can continue Being There for Every Family for years to come.

https://www.redkitefamilycentre.org/

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