SHINE (Cambridgeshire)

Trustees valued the support that Shine gave to children and young people with Spina Bifida, enabling them to manage their continence with confidence and independence. Trustees were most interested to have heard your presentation at our Conference in May, and one of our Trustees had been very impressed with the Zoom session she had been invited to join, showing the excellent support Shine provided and the rapport clearly demonstrated with your families.

Sense

Trustees were pleased to have continued to support the ongoing work of the Multi-Sensory Impairment Senior Practitioner in the West Midlands. She worked with children and families of some of the most sensory-disabled children and young people in the area.

Sebastian’s Action Trust

Trustees commend the work of SAT in providing respite and fun activities for children with various disabilities.

Reuben’s Retreat

Trustees were pleased to have been able to support Reuben’s Retreat as it grew and developed life-changing annual music therapy programmes that provided a vital opportunity for families to connect with others walking a similar path.

Rainbow Trust

Trustees were pleased to have continued to support the Rainbow Trust (a national charity) to provide practical and emotional support to families across Cumbria and Lancashire who were caring for a seriously ill child. e had to limit our funding this year but know that the grant will be put to good use

Polka Theatre

Trustees were pleased to have supported Polka Theatre over many years in its work to bring theatre to children with additional needs and disabilities. Trustees were delighted to have continued support by making a grant this year.

OKMT (Otakar Kraus Music Trust)

Trustees were disappointed not to have received your Charity Commission Report and Accounts as it was a condition of our application requirements.

New Vic Theatre

Trustees supported the literacy and storytelling project for pre-schoolers in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffs. Taking the form of an interactive performance and workshops, it allowed economically and socially disadvantaged children, including those with learning disabilities and life-limiting illnesses, access to their first educational arts experience.

Naomi House & Jacksplace

Trustees were pleased to have begun a new cycle of support for your wonderful work with the families of children in life-limiting care. Trustees wished the grant to have gone towards the provision of respite nights for families.

Museum of London

Trustees were pleased to have supported the further work in developing the Quieter Times sessions ‘Morning Explorers’ and also the inclusive nature of the sessions. Trustees hoped our grant would have gone towards developing events, specialist training for staff, and effectively promoting the events.