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Mothercare Group Foundation continues to make a real difference to the lives of children and families across the world through its donations. Here's a round up to celebrate some of our most recent activities.
KidsOut
KidsOut, 'the fun and happiness charity', continues to receive Mothercare toys for their 'Box of Delights' toybox scheme. The KidsOut 'Box of Delights' project, works with the Women's Aid Federations of England and Northern Ireland to provide brand new toys to children when they are re-housed into a new, safe, home, after fleeing situations of domestic violence.The toys are age and gender specific, and each box carries a value of around £100.
KidsOut, 'the fun and happiness charity', continues to receive Mothercare toys for their 'Box of Delights' toybox scheme. The KidsOut 'Box of Delights' project, works with the Women's Aid Federations of England and Northern Ireland to provide brand new toys to children when they are re-housed into a new, safe, home, after fleeing situations of domestic violence.The toys are age and gender specific, and each box carries a value of around £100.
The Jennifer Trust
The Jennifer Trust received a donation of just under £3,000 to purchase specialist multi-sensory toys for babies with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Each year, around 50 babies are newly diagnosed with Type 1 SMA. Their muscles are so weak that they are unable to lift their heads, have difficulty rolling over and are unable to sit unsupported. Their brains are totally unaffected and many babies are bright, alert and responsive and need stimulating with toys and games like any other child, however these toys need to be light or operate themselves. The funding from Mothercare Group Foundation enabled the purchase of 10 new multi-sensory packs.
The Jennifer Trust received a donation of just under £3,000 to purchase specialist multi-sensory toys for babies with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Each year, around 50 babies are newly diagnosed with Type 1 SMA. Their muscles are so weak that they are unable to lift their heads, have difficulty rolling over and are unable to sit unsupported. Their brains are totally unaffected and many babies are bright, alert and responsive and need stimulating with toys and games like any other child, however these toys need to be light or operate themselves. The funding from Mothercare Group Foundation enabled the purchase of 10 new multi-sensory packs.
Wellbeing of Women
The Foundation has pledged to support Wellbeing of Women's soon-to-be-launched 'Eating for Pregnancy' service with a donation of £80,000 over the next two years. Wellbeing of Women is the only UK charity dedicated to solving the health problems that affect only women. Over the past 40 years, the charity has invested millions of pounds to fund the very best in medical research and training, resulting in some remarkable progress. In fact, every woman living in the UK since 1964 will have benefited from advances in healthcare made possible by Wellbeing of Women. "Mothercare Group Foundation is delighted to be supporting Wellbeing of Women's Eating for Pregnancy service. Ensuring both mother and baby get the right nutrients throughout pregnancy is of vital importance; this service aims to help women make healthy, informed choices and ultimately, to give their baby the very best start in life." Karren Brady, Chair, Mothercare Group Foundation "We are extremely grateful for Mothercare's support for Eating for Pregnancy and for the company's wider commitment to the health of mums-to-be, new mums, and their babies."Liz Campbell, Director, Wellbeing of Women
The Foundation has pledged to support Wellbeing of Women's soon-to-be-launched 'Eating for Pregnancy' service with a donation of £80,000 over the next two years. Wellbeing of Women is the only UK charity dedicated to solving the health problems that affect only women. Over the past 40 years, the charity has invested millions of pounds to fund the very best in medical research and training, resulting in some remarkable progress. In fact, every woman living in the UK since 1964 will have benefited from advances in healthcare made possible by Wellbeing of Women. "Mothercare Group Foundation is delighted to be supporting Wellbeing of Women's Eating for Pregnancy service. Ensuring both mother and baby get the right nutrients throughout pregnancy is of vital importance; this service aims to help women make healthy, informed choices and ultimately, to give their baby the very best start in life." Karren Brady, Chair, Mothercare Group Foundation "We are extremely grateful for Mothercare's support for Eating for Pregnancy and for the company's wider commitment to the health of mums-to-be, new mums, and their babies."Liz Campbell, Director, Wellbeing of Women
The Peace Hospice
A donation of £5,000 was approved for The Peace Hospice's STARS bereavement programme. The Peace Hospice, based in Watford, provides care for people with a terminal illness throughout South West Hertfordshire. The charity was nominated in memory of a Mothercare employee who spent her last days being cared for at the hospice. STARS is a series of six sessions for bereaved children aged 5 - 12, three of which are held at The Peace Hospice and two in Borehamwood. Trained volunteers help children find practical tools for coming to terms with their grief, give emotional support and help families to find ways to express their feelings. The programme is a starting point for children and families on the road to life without their loved one.If you would like to know more about STARS or other bereavement services for South West Hertfordshire contact their helpline: 01923 229595.
A donation of £5,000 was approved for The Peace Hospice's STARS bereavement programme. The Peace Hospice, based in Watford, provides care for people with a terminal illness throughout South West Hertfordshire. The charity was nominated in memory of a Mothercare employee who spent her last days being cared for at the hospice. STARS is a series of six sessions for bereaved children aged 5 - 12, three of which are held at The Peace Hospice and two in Borehamwood. Trained volunteers help children find practical tools for coming to terms with their grief, give emotional support and help families to find ways to express their feelings. The programme is a starting point for children and families on the road to life without their loved one.If you would like to know more about STARS or other bereavement services for South West Hertfordshire contact their helpline: 01923 229595.
The Child Care Action Trust
This East Sussex-based charity works with physically disabled children and those with learning disabilities and has received £9,000 from Mothercare Group Foundation.CCAT's Step Together Centre opened last year, doubling the number of children it can accommodate. Mothercare Group Foundation funding will pay for modifications, including disabled toilets for children who use the centre.The charity's main focus is to provide equipment and facilities, in particular mobility equipment, to help children get around and share the same experiences as their able-bodied peers. It has helped more than 600 children since it was founded in 1998.
Handicapped Children's Action Group
A little girl from Watford is going to be able to play with her friends again, thanks to a Mothercare Group Foundation donation of just over £700, which has paid for a new mobility trike. Her condition, Cerebella Hypoplasia, means that she was born with an underdeveloped, and therefore small, cerebellum. This is a similar condition to Cerebral Palsy and affects her balance and muscle tone, speech and eyesight.The new Terrier Trike will not only allow the 6 year old to join in with friends' activities, it will also help her strengthen her leg muscles, improve her balance and help with her hand/eye coordination.
Soundabout
This Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire-based charity has just launched a programme for babies, using music-making techniques, games and activities to help them with communication and interaction.The Foundation's donation of £3,375 will pay for five Baby Soundabout sessions this year for profoundly disabled babies and children.
This Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire-based charity has just launched a programme for babies, using music-making techniques, games and activities to help them with communication and interaction.The Foundation's donation of £3,375 will pay for five Baby Soundabout sessions this year for profoundly disabled babies and children.
Richard House Trust
The Mothercare Charity Golf Day in June 2007 has raised a staggering £36,500 for the Richard House Trust, which includes a £15,000 donation from Mothercare Group Foundation.The hospice provides support and care for terminally ill children.
The Mothercare Charity Golf Day in June 2007 has raised a staggering £36,500 for the Richard House Trust, which includes a £15,000 donation from Mothercare Group Foundation.The hospice provides support and care for terminally ill children.
Big 'Herts' Walk
Mothercare is proud to be the Gold sponsor for the Big Herts Walk 2008. The Walk (consisting of a 3k pushchair route, and the slightly more challenging 10k route) will take place in Cassiobury Park, Watford on Sunday, 14th September 2008.The event aims to raise funds and support charities in South-West Hertfordshire, including the Peace Hospice, Watford Mencap and The New Hope Trust.This fantastic family day out will include entertainment and a bbq at the end of the walk.Watch this space for more information, or click on the link below to learn more about last year's event.
Mothercare is proud to be the Gold sponsor for the Big Herts Walk 2008. The Walk (consisting of a 3k pushchair route, and the slightly more challenging 10k route) will take place in Cassiobury Park, Watford on Sunday, 14th September 2008.The event aims to raise funds and support charities in South-West Hertfordshire, including the Peace Hospice, Watford Mencap and The New Hope Trust.This fantastic family day out will include entertainment and a bbq at the end of the walk.Watch this space for more information, or click on the link below to learn more about last year's event.
The New Children's Hospital Appeal
Mothercare Group Foundation has just donated £20,000 to The New Children's Hospital Appeal. The appeal is in the process of raising £20 million for a new children's hospital currently under construction in central Manchester. Upon opening in 2009, it will be the largest children's hospital in the UK, with 390 beds and a footprint from Cumbria in the North to Stoke in the Midlands. Funds raised by the Appeal will also benefit younger children's services in the well respected Saint Mary's Hospital for Women and Children. This hospital will also move into a new state-of-the-art building next to the new children's hospital.The Foundation's £20,000 donation will be used to purchase 5 pull-down beds, providing a much needed facility for parents wanting to be at the side of their child throughout their stay in hospital. For more information on the Appeal, please visit:
Mothercare Group Foundation has just donated £20,000 to The New Children's Hospital Appeal. The appeal is in the process of raising £20 million for a new children's hospital currently under construction in central Manchester. Upon opening in 2009, it will be the largest children's hospital in the UK, with 390 beds and a footprint from Cumbria in the North to Stoke in the Midlands. Funds raised by the Appeal will also benefit younger children's services in the well respected Saint Mary's Hospital for Women and Children. This hospital will also move into a new state-of-the-art building next to the new children's hospital.The Foundation's £20,000 donation will be used to purchase 5 pull-down beds, providing a much needed facility for parents wanting to be at the side of their child throughout their stay in hospital. For more information on the Appeal, please visit:
Hope UK
Mothercare Group Foundation has recently donated £2,000 to the charity Hope UK, towards their Drug Awareness for Parents and Training for Family Workers project.Much of Hope UK's drug education work with children, young people and families is carried out by their own Voluntary Drug Educators. These are people who have completed a 120-hour Open College Network accredited training course and who give up their own time to help others. They speak to children and young people as well as parents, youth and children's workers. Their awareness and training sessions are engaging, interactive and tailored to meet the needs of the groups concerned.
Mothercare Group Foundation has recently donated £2,000 to the charity Hope UK, towards their Drug Awareness for Parents and Training for Family Workers project.Much of Hope UK's drug education work with children, young people and families is carried out by their own Voluntary Drug Educators. These are people who have completed a 120-hour Open College Network accredited training course and who give up their own time to help others. They speak to children and young people as well as parents, youth and children's workers. Their awareness and training sessions are engaging, interactive and tailored to meet the needs of the groups concerned.
Kids
Working for disabled children, young people and their families, Mothercare Group Foundation is delighted to be supporting KIDS charity again this year, with a further £5,000 donation to purchase additional specialized play equipment and arts and crafts materials, for disabled children across London.As with last year's donation, the funds were collated from 5 Area Managers' charitable funds across the South region.Wesley Salton, Head of Corporate Development at KIDS, says: "Mothercare Group Foundation's support will make a significant difference to our work at the playgrounds, enabling KIDS to provide equipment and materials which meet the needs of disabled children with a wide range of disabilities and special needs. We are incredibly grateful to have companies like Mothercare supporting our work and would like to thank you once again for continuing to support KIDS once again this year."
Working for disabled children, young people and their families, Mothercare Group Foundation is delighted to be supporting KIDS charity again this year, with a further £5,000 donation to purchase additional specialized play equipment and arts and crafts materials, for disabled children across London.As with last year's donation, the funds were collated from 5 Area Managers' charitable funds across the South region.Wesley Salton, Head of Corporate Development at KIDS, says: "Mothercare Group Foundation's support will make a significant difference to our work at the playgrounds, enabling KIDS to provide equipment and materials which meet the needs of disabled children with a wide range of disabilities and special needs. We are incredibly grateful to have companies like Mothercare supporting our work and would like to thank you once again for continuing to support KIDS once again this year."
British Red Cross
The Foundation has just donated £2,000 to the British Red Cross Bangladesh Cyclone Appeal. The funds will go towards providing emergency shelter, food supplies, clean water and basic healthcare for the children and families who survived the cyclone in Bangladesh.
The Foundation has just donated £2,000 to the British Red Cross Bangladesh Cyclone Appeal. The funds will go towards providing emergency shelter, food supplies, clean water and basic healthcare for the children and families who survived the cyclone in Bangladesh.
Daya School, Kerala, India
Each year, Mothercare employees are given the opportunity to nominate their chosen children's / parenting charity for a donation from Mothercare Group Foundation's Chairman's Fund in the run up to Christmas. One overseas cause to benefit from a donation was the DAYA School for the Differently Abled in Kerala, India. The funds were used to purchase an all-terrain minibus to enable the children to travel to and from school more easily and to facilitate day trips out and about.Karren Brady, Chairman of Mothercare Group Foundation, said: "I am delighted that the money has gone to such a worthwhile charity, and one that we would not have normally known about. I hope this will help to raise awareness of the Foundation's work, and encourage all employees to nominate other deserving causes this year."
Each year, Mothercare employees are given the opportunity to nominate their chosen children's / parenting charity for a donation from Mothercare Group Foundation's Chairman's Fund in the run up to Christmas. One overseas cause to benefit from a donation was the DAYA School for the Differently Abled in Kerala, India. The funds were used to purchase an all-terrain minibus to enable the children to travel to and from school more easily and to facilitate day trips out and about.Karren Brady, Chairman of Mothercare Group Foundation, said: "I am delighted that the money has gone to such a worthwhile charity, and one that we would not have normally known about. I hope this will help to raise awareness of the Foundation's work, and encourage all employees to nominate other deserving causes this year." Tirupur Maternity & Child Welfare Hospital, India
Mothercare Group Foundation is providing funding to help refurbish and expand a maternity hospital in Tirupur, India. The old hospital building was in a very poor condition and very cramped. A pledge of £15,000 from Mothercare Group Foundation has enabled building works to commence on a new, modern maternity unit, as depicted in the artist's impression.
Mothercare Group Foundation is providing funding to help refurbish and expand a maternity hospital in Tirupur, India. The old hospital building was in a very poor condition and very cramped. A pledge of £15,000 from Mothercare Group Foundation has enabled building works to commence on a new, modern maternity unit, as depicted in the artist's impression. 
