🏖️Are you one of our holiday heroes?🏖️
Thanks to Marketing Derby for helping us spread the word about our (drum roll please) 135th birthday this year!
Yes, we've been going since 1891 and we're having a birthday to remember this year with two big events:
- a fabulous dramatised service in Derby Cathedral on June 13
- a luxury afternoon tea in the gorgeous grounds of Repton School on June 28
We're on the hunt for previous guests at our centre to be in touch so we can help tell the story of our 135 years as powerfully as possible at our birthday church service.
Can you help?
Did you attend our charity centre in your youth?
If you can help us, please be in touch with our CEO Janine Holmes on [email protected]
She'll be delighted to hear from you.
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Are you a student — or do you know a student — looking for a paid summer job that’s actually meaningful?
We’re recruiting Summer Activity Leaders for a 7-week paid contract in Skegness.
This is not your typical summer job.
It’s a chance to:
🏖️ Get paid while working by the seaside
💬 Build confidence and leadership skills
📈 Boost your CV with real, hands-on experience
💙 Make a genuine difference to children who need it
At Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, you’ll be part of a team helping children facing challenging circumstances enjoy a break full of fun, friendship and confidence-building.
Many arrive feeling unsure…
and leave smiling, more confident, and believing in themselves again.
✨ Paid 7-week summer role
✨ Accommodation available
✨ Ideal for students and graduates
Know someone this would be perfect for?
👉 Tag them below or share this post
Apply here:
www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-derbyshire-children-s-holiday-centre/summer-holiday-activity-leader...
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We’re recruiting a Holiday Centre Manager
This is a rare opportunity to lead our Skegness centre as we reopen in 2026 and help shape the future of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
For many of the children we support, this isn’t just a holiday – it’s a life-changing experience.
💼 Full-time | 📍 Skegness | 💷 £34–37k
We’re looking for a hands-on, values-driven leader to run the centre, support our team, and make every child’s stay safe, joyful and unforgettable.
Contact [email protected] for further info or apply here 👇 www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-derbyshire-children-s-holiday-centre/holiday-centre-manager/1061752
Please share to help us find the right person.
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Mary Angela David Taylor Kerry Paula Lisa Gaughan-Smith Kerry Ann Jennie Roberts @highlight wondering if you might know someone who would be great for this role 👏🏼
What a fantastic opportunity
Bex Vickers you would be amazing xx
After more than 20 incredible years, we’re saying a heartfelt thank you to our Centre Manager, Ali Byerley, as she moves on to pastures new.
Ali has been the heart of our Skegness centre for so long — bringing warmth, care and joy to generations of children. Her impact is truly lasting, and we are so grateful for everything she has given to Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
As we look ahead to reopening our holidays in 2026, we are now recruiting a new Centre Manager to help lead our next chapter.
This is not just a management role — it’s a chance to shape experiences, lead people, and change lives.
If you (or someone you know) might be interested, we would love to hear from you.
📩 Initial enquiries: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/4bwjqaO
Please do share with your networks — your recommendation could help us find the right person to carry this work forward.
#CharityJobs #LeadershipOpportunity #MakeADifference #Derbyshire #Skegness #Recruitment
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She was the heart and soul of the centre a massive inspiration to all ! Couldn’t have had a better mentor, the achievements, help and support this woman gives will stay with 1000s of children and adults, what an incredible lady!!
This is a massive loss to the centre,not just a manager, a fund raiser,organiser,cook,admin,maintenance operative,good luck with your future Ali ,was a pleasure working for you on Derby Homes works visits
You've done such a fantastic job there , and will have left lots of magical memories to all that visited there , But on to pastures new now xx 💛
Huge thanks to William and Russ for raising £470.00 with the help of locals and customers at The Three Monkeys in Skegness. What an effort…. Thank you so much!!!!
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Fantastic 👏🏼
Well done guys
🏏What an incredible evening at our Devon Malcolm Event held on 5th March!
A huge thank you to Ashbourne Pavilion for hosting us so brilliantly – the perfect setting for such a special night.
To Jimmy Drew from Derbyshire County Cricket Club, thank you for being a fantastic host and for running the auction with such energy and enthusiasm – you helped make the night truly memorable.
To everyone who came along – your support, generosity and great company made the evening what it was. It was wonderful to see so many people come together for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
And most of all, thank you to Devon Malcolm himself. Your honesty, humour and powerful personal journey, alongside those unforgettable cricketing stories, made for a truly entertaining and inspiring evening.
Because of everyone involved, we are absolutely delighted to share that the funds raised will cover the cost of 6 children’s holidays this year!
That’s 6 children given the chance to experience the seaside, build confidence, and create lifelong memories – at £380 per child.
An amazing effort by everyone involved. Thank you. 💙
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Sounds like you all had a great evening, brilliant to see such a great outcome for all the team involved in making this happen.
🏖️Are you one of our holiday heroes?🏖️
Thanks to Marketing Derby for helping us spread the word about our (drum roll please) 135th birthday this year!
Yes, we've been going since 1891 and we're having a birthday to remember this year with two big events:
- a fabulous dramatised service in Derby Cathedral on June 13
- a luxury afternoon tea in the gorgeous grounds of Repton School on June 28
We're on the hunt for previous guests at our centre to be in touch so we can help tell the story of our 135 years as powerfully as possible at our birthday church service.
Can you help?
Did you attend our charity centre in your youth?
If you can help us, please be in touch with our CEO Janine Holmes on [email protected]
She'll be delighted to hear from you.
Special events to mark holiday centre’s landmark anniversary - Marketing Derby
www.marketingderby.co.uk
Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre is set to mark a milestone birthday this year with two special events...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Are you a student — or do you know a student — looking for a paid summer job that’s actually meaningful?
We’re recruiting Summer Activity Leaders for a 7-week paid contract in Skegness.
This is not your typical summer job.
It’s a chance to:
🏖️ Get paid while working by the seaside
💬 Build confidence and leadership skills
📈 Boost your CV with real, hands-on experience
💙 Make a genuine difference to children who need it
At Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, you’ll be part of a team helping children facing challenging circumstances enjoy a break full of fun, friendship and confidence-building.
Many arrive feeling unsure…
and leave smiling, more confident, and believing in themselves again.
✨ Paid 7-week summer role
✨ Accommodation available
✨ Ideal for students and graduates
Know someone this would be perfect for?
👉 Tag them below or share this post
Apply here:
www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-derbyshire-children-s-holiday-centre/summer-holiday-activity-leader...
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
We’re recruiting a Holiday Centre Manager
This is a rare opportunity to lead our Skegness centre as we reopen in 2026 and help shape the future of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
For many of the children we support, this isn’t just a holiday – it’s a life-changing experience.
💼 Full-time | 📍 Skegness | 💷 £34–37k
We’re looking for a hands-on, values-driven leader to run the centre, support our team, and make every child’s stay safe, joyful and unforgettable.
Contact [email protected] for further info or apply here 👇 www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-derbyshire-children-s-holiday-centre/holiday-centre-manager/1061752
Please share to help us find the right person.
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Mary Angela David Taylor Kerry Paula Lisa Gaughan-Smith Kerry Ann Jennie Roberts @highlight wondering if you might know someone who would be great for this role 👏🏼
What a fantastic opportunity
Bex Vickers you would be amazing xx
After more than 20 incredible years, we’re saying a heartfelt thank you to our Centre Manager, Ali Byerley, as she moves on to pastures new.
Ali has been the heart of our Skegness centre for so long — bringing warmth, care and joy to generations of children. Her impact is truly lasting, and we are so grateful for everything she has given to Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
As we look ahead to reopening our holidays in 2026, we are now recruiting a new Centre Manager to help lead our next chapter.
This is not just a management role — it’s a chance to shape experiences, lead people, and change lives.
If you (or someone you know) might be interested, we would love to hear from you.
📩 Initial enquiries: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/4bwjqaO
Please do share with your networks — your recommendation could help us find the right person to carry this work forward.
#CharityJobs #LeadershipOpportunity #MakeADifference #Derbyshire #Skegness #Recruitment
8 CommentsComment on Facebook
She was the heart and soul of the centre a massive inspiration to all ! Couldn’t have had a better mentor, the achievements, help and support this woman gives will stay with 1000s of children and adults, what an incredible lady!!
This is a massive loss to the centre,not just a manager, a fund raiser,organiser,cook,admin,maintenance operative,good luck with your future Ali ,was a pleasure working for you on Derby Homes works visits
You've done such a fantastic job there , and will have left lots of magical memories to all that visited there , But on to pastures new now xx 💛
Huge thanks to William and Russ for raising £470.00 with the help of locals and customers at The Three Monkeys in Skegness. What an effort…. Thank you so much!!!!
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Fantastic 👏🏼
Well done guys
🏏What an incredible evening at our Devon Malcolm Event held on 5th March!
A huge thank you to Ashbourne Pavilion for hosting us so brilliantly – the perfect setting for such a special night.
To Jimmy Drew from Derbyshire County Cricket Club, thank you for being a fantastic host and for running the auction with such energy and enthusiasm – you helped make the night truly memorable.
To everyone who came along – your support, generosity and great company made the evening what it was. It was wonderful to see so many people come together for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
And most of all, thank you to Devon Malcolm himself. Your honesty, humour and powerful personal journey, alongside those unforgettable cricketing stories, made for a truly entertaining and inspiring evening.
Because of everyone involved, we are absolutely delighted to share that the funds raised will cover the cost of 6 children’s holidays this year!
That’s 6 children given the chance to experience the seaside, build confidence, and create lifelong memories – at £380 per child.
An amazing effort by everyone involved. Thank you. 💙
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Sounds like you all had a great evening, brilliant to see such a great outcome for all the team involved in making this happen.
