💷 We've been out fundraising again! 💷 Our chair Michael Copestake joined Lucy Stephens of Penguin PR to rattle our tins at Mickleover Football Club's family fun day ahead of the game on Saturday. Thanks so much to Don Amott for allowing us to raise money on the day, to all the generous folk out there who so kindly put their change into our buckets or tapped their phones on our Just Giving link. We'll share the final total with you all when we've finished totting up!
Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre
Individual and Family Services
We provide disadvantaged children from Derbyshire aged between 7 and 13 with a break they might never normally receive.
About us
The Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre offers five-day stays at its purpose-built centre in Skegness for children who - due to financial disadvantage or other reasons - may not otherwise get a break. A holiday is something that many of us take for granted, but for the children who come to our centre it is a rarity, even a one-off. Many of them have never been away, and may have no prospect of doing so. Just a week away at the Centre can make a huge difference. It gives the youngsters time and space to relax, make new friends and enjoy themselves in a supportive and structured environment, and in the care of our fully trained staff. Recognised by the Local Education Authority as providing a Secondary Educational Experience as part of the overall education of the children who attend, it contributes to their personal and social development, giving them confidence and self-esteem, as well as providing memories that last a lifetime. For a week, they can just enjoy being on holiday. For their parents, guardians or carers too, it offers some important respite time, safe in the knowledge that the children are being well looked after. DCHC, established in 1891, provides 450+ holiday places per season, which runs between April and October.
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- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Derby & Skegness
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- Nonprofit
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🔥 Only 6 weeks until the CosyChild Bike & Hike event, and we are SO excited for you to join the action! 🔥 Whether you’re ready to lace up your boots for the Amble to Ashbourne – a 20-mile trek through the stunning Peak District 🌄 or hop on your bike for the SkegVegas100 cycle 🚴♀️ arriving at our fantastic Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, you’ll be making an impact on the lives of Derbyshire’s most deserving kids! But we need YOU to help us make it happen! 🙌 This year’s hike will take you through the same beautiful areas the kids from Derby Kids' Camp enjoy during their breaks, so not only are you taking on an epic challenge, you’re supporting a cause that means the world to local families! 💛 ➡️ Are you in? Ready to be part of a passionate team raising money for a fantastic cause? 👉 Sign up now, and let’s crush this together: https://lnkd.in/esbT3b5q We can’t do it without you. Let’s make these 6 weeks count and show up for our community! 🙏 #TeamCosyChild #AmbleToAshbourne #SkegVegas100 #CharityChallenge #MakeADifference
It's just 6 weeks until the amazing CosyChild Bike & Hike event! And this year, there's a new challenge reflecting the work we do at Derby Kids' Camp! 💛 The 'Amble to Ashbourne' is a 20 mile hike from Derby Arena to Ashbourne, close to the home of Derby Kids' Camp. Along the way, you'll be walking through some of the beautiful Peak District scenery that the kids enjoy on a DKC holiday! Are you up for a challenge to help us give more Derbyshire kids a break they really deserve? Find out more and sign up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/esbT3b5q Here's the details 👇 🗓️ Saturday May 17th 📍 Derby Arena to Ashbourne Market Place 😋 Snacks and lunch provided at rest stops 👋 A support team on the day 🚌 Coach service back to Derby Arena after the event You'll be part of an amazing team raising money to provide free holidays to Derbyshire's most deserving kids. The money raised will be split between Derby Kids' Camp and our friends at Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre. 🚴♀️ Fancy a two-wheeled challenge instead? The 107-mile SkegVegas100 cycle to Skegness is the 'Bike' option, also taking place on May 17th! Find out more and sign up for either event here 👉 https://lnkd.in/esbT3b5q Please join us to help make this event an amazing success and make a difference for local kids who need it! 🙏 Cosy Direct
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Looking for some family fun in the sun this weekend? We recommend the family fun day being held at Mickleover Football Club in the Don Amott Arena tomorrow which looks to be the ideal way to soak up some rays with the family in tow. If you head down there, look out for our volunteers Janine S., Michael Copestake and Lucy Stephens who will be out with a smile rattling our bright yellow Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre tins. See you there? Thank you for hosting us Don Amott, we hope to get lots of support. #charity #fundraising
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Thank you to the fans who so generously donated and to our volunteers who gave of their time on a Saturday afternoon
⚽️ Drum roll please … ! ⚽️ We are very happy to report that our volunteers collected a grand total of £1030 from Derby County Football Club and Blackburn Rovers Football Club fans ahead of Saturday’s game. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to volunteer for us and all the fans - home and away - who gave so generously. It was particularly heart-warming for our volunteers to chat to some fans who had themselves been guests of our centre decades ago. Then, as now, our aim is simple: we provide breaks for Derbyshire children who may otherwise not get one. THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered for us, donated, and chatted to us on Saturday. Your support means so much. Alan Grimadell, Simon Evans MBA, Peter E. Janine S.
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Tremendous achievement. Thank you so much
OOH la la - we're delighted to announce that William Sismay and Dionne Shore have raised a huge total of £7890.78 towards our 2026 holidays with their walk to Paris! Thank you so much to William and Dionne for taking this on and to everyone who contributed. What an incredible effort they have made for our charity. THANK YOU! We continue to be blown away by so many people raising money for us - we thank each and every one of you.
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OOH la la - we're delighted to announce that William Sismay and Dionne Shore have raised a huge total of £7890.78 towards our 2026 holidays with their walk to Paris! Thank you so much to William and Dionne for taking this on and to everyone who contributed. What an incredible effort they have made for our charity. THANK YOU! We continue to be blown away by so many people raising money for us - we thank each and every one of you.
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9 weeks to go! 🚴♂️ We’re getting closer to our Bike & Hike event, and we're excited to share some prep tips from Leigh Timmis in Series 2! 🌟 Leigh has some expert advice on how to tackle the 100-mile ride. “Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.” — Greg Henderson 📌 Follow us for more training tips, expert advice, and prep videos to help you get ride-ready! 🔗 Ready to dive into training? Check out these resources to help you prepare: Cycling UK - 100 Mile Ride Training Tips Bicycling - 8-Week Training Plan for a Century Ride If you haven’t signed up yet for this year’s Bike & Hike, now's the time! Click the link in our bio to join 120 participants already signed up for this amazing event and to support a great cause. 🙌 #BikeandHike #CosyChild #BikeandHike2025 #CosyFoundation #Cosydirect
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Huge thanks to Chris Birds and everyone taking part in the CosyChild – Bike & Hike this year! The ‘Amble to Ashbourne’ and the historic ‘SkegVegas 100’ will help give children the chance to experience a holiday they might not otherwise have. Over the past 11 years, the SkegVegas bike ride has raised an incredible £150,000 for us (who can ever say enough about the incredible Terry Willis) and now is raising money for Derby Kids' Camp too – a testament to the power of community. We’re so grateful for your support, and we can’t wait to see you all in action on 17th May! #CosyChild #BikeAndHike #Derby #Derbyshire
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I’m really looking forward supporting the CosyChild – Bike & Hike this year. Myself and a group of friends will be joining the ‘Amble to Ashbourne’ on the 17th May. The 20 mile walk from Derby to Ashbourne will help to support summer holidays for children who might not otherwise have the chance to enjoy such experiences. Over the past decade, this community-driven initiative has raised over £150,000 for children’s charities and I can wait to get involved. Interested? Come and join us! www.cosybikeandhike.com Peter E. Amanda Ellse Derby Kids' Camp
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Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre fundraising event at Pride Park Sharing our post regarding the event on Saturday 8th March 2025 below. The total was an amazing £1030 which has absolutely blown us away. It just goes to show that even in times of financial difficulties, people are generous, caring and supportive of charities like ours that directly help disadvantaged children. Thank you everyone; truly amazing. Simon Evans MBA Janine S. Michael Copestake Alan Grimadell Michelle Breffitt Lee Jepson Peter E. #DCHC #givingchildrenabreak #skegness #volunteering
⚽️ Drum roll please … ! ⚽️ We are very happy to report that our volunteers collected a grand total of £1030 from Derby County Football Club and Blackburn Rovers Football Club fans ahead of Saturday’s game. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to volunteer for us and all the fans - home and away - who gave so generously. It was particularly heart-warming for our volunteers to chat to some fans who had themselves been guests of our centre decades ago. Then, as now, our aim is simple: we provide breaks for Derbyshire children who may otherwise not get one. THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered for us, donated, and chatted to us on Saturday. Your support means so much. Alan Grimadell, Simon Evans MBA, Peter E. Janine S.
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⚽️ Drum roll please … ! ⚽️ We are very happy to report that our volunteers collected a grand total of £1030 from Derby County Football Club and Blackburn Rovers Football Club fans ahead of Saturday’s game. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to volunteer for us and all the fans - home and away - who gave so generously. It was particularly heart-warming for our volunteers to chat to some fans who had themselves been guests of our centre decades ago. Then, as now, our aim is simple: we provide breaks for Derbyshire children who may otherwise not get one. THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered for us, donated, and chatted to us on Saturday. Your support means so much. Alan Grimadell, Simon Evans MBA, Peter E. Janine S.
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