CHAMBER NEWS Previous fund recipients include:


2016 • Ashgate Hospice • RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch


• Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People


2017 • LOROS Hospice • Maggies of Nottingham • Blythe House Hospice


2018 • Hope Against Cancer • Leicester Animal Aid • Rhubarb Farm


incredible potential, and that the most disaffected young people are resources to be developed rather than problems to be solved. The young people who go to


TwentyTwenty live without hope, in the most deprived neighbourhoods, many from families who are now long term unemployed. TwentyTwenty exists to help


these young people become independent, healthy, aspirational citizens who have the skills and wherewithal to hold down secure and progressive jobs.


L-R: Tracey Hallam of Hope against Cancer, Katy Green of the Leicestershire & Rutland Community Foundation, Jane Walters of Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid, Chamber President Kevin Harris and Jennie Street of Rhubarb Farm at the 2018 cheque presentation


CHICKS CHICKS is a national children’s charity providing free, week-long respite breaks for children living in difficult


circumstances all over the UK. Established in 1992, CHICKS has provided a much needed break to more than 16,000 children aged 8-15. Many are living in poverty or are


young carers for parents or siblings, while others are victims of bullying, abuse or have been bereaved. The one thing they have in common is that they desperately need a break away from home. When they stay at the CHICKS retreat in Derbyshire, they have the chance to enjoy their childhood in a safe and supported environment. On their break, children enjoy


new experiences, trying out new activities such as horse-riding or rock climbing, as well as enjoying time in the beautiful natural environments around us. For children supported by


CHICKS, their break imparts new confidence, nurtures self-esteem, makes happy childhood memories and sparks new enthusiasm for life. Each child receives a memory bag to take home, containing precious mementos from the week, as well as a freepost envelope so children can keep in contact. CHICKS also sends every child a birthday card and individually wrapped Christmas presents to ensure they feel valued.


For more information on the East Midlands Chamber Charitable Fund, visit www.emc-dnl.co.uk/ about-us/chambers-charitable-fund


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