Celebrating a £30,000 Contribution to Children’s Respite Trust

Children’s Respite Trust Receives £30,000 Funding from St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation

Supporting the continued growth of an incredible local charity

McMillan Financial Advice is delighted to announce that the Children’s Respite Trust has been awarded an incredible £30,000 from the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation to support their Super Stars Respite Care programme.

The funding will contribute towards the charity’s Holiday Clubs and After School Clubs across Sussex, providing vital respite opportunities for children aged 5–11 with physical, learning and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

We are incredibly proud to have sponsored the Children’s Respite Trust’s application and to have played a part in helping them secure this important support.

A decade of partnership and support

McMillan Financial Advice has been working alongside local chairty, Children’s Respite Trust for over 10 years, witnessing first-hand the incredible impact they have had on children and families throughout Sussex.

Over the years, the charity has continued to grow from strength to strength, creating safe, supportive environments where children can enjoy new experiences, build friendships and make lasting memories, while providing much-needed respite for their families.

We feel privileged to have been part of their journey and are delighted that this contribution will help them continue developing their services and creating even more opportunities for the families they support.

“We have been proud to support the Children’s Respite Trust for over 10 years and seeing the incredible difference they make to children and families has been truly inspirational. We are delighted to have supported their application and look forward to seeing the positive impact this funding will have.”

A huge achievement for a brilliant cause

This fantastic news follows an incredible fundraising challenge, with Vik from the McMillan team taking on the journey from Brighton Pier to Eastbourne Pier on foot to raise money for charity.

Completing an impressive 55,416 steps along the way, Vik showed incredible dedication and determination in support of the Children’s Respite Trust.

We would like to say a huge well done to Vik for completing such an amazing challenge, and thank you to everyone who supported, donated and cheered him on along the way.

Continuing to make a difference

The Children’s Respite Trust continues to provide invaluable support to families across Sussex, helping children with disabilities access enriching activities and giving parents and carers the opportunity to take a well-deserved break.

We are proud to continue supporting such an incredible local charity and look forward to seeing the positive difference this funding will make for the children and families who benefit from their services.