About us
About Us Text The Magic Moments children’s charity was set up in 1998 by Alick Smith, the then Chairman of the UK’s largest independent estate agency Spicerhaart, and his wife Val. The Charity was formally known as the Fantasy Charity Fund and has raised in excess of £1m over the years and is dedicated to helping children with life limited illnesses and their families. We achieve this by sending children from our supported Hospices and their families on annual trips to Disneyland Paris. We currently support 12 Children’s Hospices around the country that are situated close to our branch network which enables our staff to get involved and see the difference the fundraising makes. Our colleagues fundraise all year with our main aim to take families to Disneyland Paris every year for a special trip to spend time together. Sometimes families have been recently bereaved and they find the support at this very difficult time absolutely invaluable. In 2014 we took a record 209 people (45 families) from the 12 Hospices we support to Disneyland Paris for four days. Each year different members of staff accompany the trips, not only as representatives but also to assist wherever they can. One trustee member who recently travelled, stated ‘to call the experience moving is an understatement’. We have a dedicated committee, led by myself, who co-ordinate activities throughout the year. We are also very fortunate to have the commitment, support, dedication and sponsorship of Spicerhaart’s colleagues (and their families and friends), along with the company’s suppliers and business associates. Each year the committee receives numerous letters of thanks expressing fond memories. It is a pleasure and an achievement in the knowledge that we have brought smiles to these special children’s faces and in providing fond memories for their families especially for those who have children whose lives are limited. Jon Martin Chair of Magic Moments
Get Involved The Magic Moments children’s charity needs to raise thousands of pounds every year – and we would like your support. Come on Lets all get involved
Whether you are bungee jumping or abseiling from a building, swimming the English Channel or parachuting from a plane, we would be extremely grateful if you could raise funds for Magic Moments in the process. If marathon running or long distance cycle rides are not your cup of tea, perhaps a coffee morning is or a cake sale or raffle. Why not dress up and arrange a charity ball – or dress down and don jeans to raise a few pounds at the same time?
Who we support The Magic Moments Charity Fund is dedicated to helping children with life limiting illnesses and their families. We achieve this by sending children from our supported hospices and their families on annual trips to Disneyland Paris. We also help by donating money raised to the hospices for essential equipment. Below is a list of hospices we support: 3 East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices - Milton, Quiddenham and Ipswich Demelza Hospice Care for Children Little Havens Children’s Hospice Shooting Star CHASE Children’s Hospice Ty Hafan Brian House Children’s Hospice Little Bridge House Children’s Hospice Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice Richard House Children’s Hospice Charlton Farm Children’s Hospice
Thank You
For More Information, contact us: Address: Magic Moments Charity Colwyn House Sheepen Place Colchester Essex CO3 3LD T: 01206 765599 W: www.magicmomentscharity.co.uk E: info@magicmomentscharity.co.uk Registered Charity Number: 1096180
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