Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre

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DCHC has launched a fundraising drive to help re-open the Centre after COVID-19. Now, more than ever, we need your help.

Please donate £4 a month by texting DCHCMILLION to 70085.

There are one million people living in Derbyshire – please be a part of providing vital help the children of our county.

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Princess Anne visits the Centre

For over 130 years, Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre has provided children across the county with a week-long holiday at our specialist residential centre on the seafront in Skegness… Please read the short message from our Chairman below, and help if you can. Every penny donated goes directly towards helping the most disadvantaged children in our society.

We provide disadvantaged youngsters with a break they might never receive, helping with their education and self-esteem; making friends and memories that last a lifetime. We rely solely on financial donations from the public and on those who give up their time to help. Find out more about what we offer, the rich history of the Centre, and our partners who help make dreams come true.

March 2024 A Message from the Chairman

I’m delighted to report that after a very successful 2023 our new season begins on Monday March 25^th. We will again be providing holidays in Skegness at our Holiday Centre for Derbyshire children until the end of October 2024.

Since 1891 the “ Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre “ has provided seaside holidays in Skegness for the children of Derbyshire between the ages of six to eleven. The need for the DCHC is as vital today as it was 133 years ago. Many of our children have never had a seaside holiday before, played on a beach or in the sea. Many of us take such a holiday for granted. The DCHC continue to provide these holidays thanks to your support, and generosity……………….every penny does count.

The DCHC could not operate without our volunteers. If you want to meet new people, be part of the DCHC that puts a smile on children’s faces, or have time to spare why not join our team of volunteers today.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED DONATIONS TO THE “ DERBYSHIRE CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY CENTRE “ ( DCHC ) WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT WE WOULD NOT EXIST.

Very Best Wishes,

Alan Grimadell

Chairman DCHC

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