📢 Are you ready to get to know another member of our team? 📢
This week, it's the turn of our long-standing trustee, Chris Walker. A linguist working for central Government, Chris became a managing director of a group of electrical retail stores in the East Midlands. He was also deputy managing director of the European-wide electrical and marketing Euronics Group.
❓ Why did you get involved with the DCHC?
I was asked to help just after the reopening of the centre, following the winning of a lottery grant in the late 1980s.
❓What does your role involve?
General overview and insight of the charity finances and operating model, and of course the future vision.
❓Best moments?
Every time that I see a smile on the face of an underprivileged child.
❓Best thing about Skegness?
The generous support and friendliness of the local population, shown to us consistently over many years.
❓Coast or countryside?
Coast.
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Grab your tickets for a fantastic evening raising money for us and Treetops’s Hospice in memory of Kerry Anderson’s daughter, Emily. You are invited to The ‘Be You’ Ball! 💃🕺🪩🥂🍾
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⚽ Can you spare 90 minutes to make a BIG difference? ⚽
We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help us collect donations outside Derby County FC before the match on
📅 Saturday 14 February
All we need is 90 minutes of your time to:
😊 Smile
💬 Say hello
💷 Ask for donations
❤️ Help us smash last year’s amazing total of £1,900
The more collectors we have, the more we raise — and every pound helps us provide seaside holidays for children who need them most.
While we can’t offer free match tickets, the atmosphere outside Pride Park is always brilliant, and it’s a really uplifting way to support a local charity.
👉 If you can help (or want to know more), please comment below or drop us a message.
Bring a friend if you like — the more the merrier!
Thank you for helping us turn matchday energy into life-changing opportunities for children.
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Drum roll please ... we are delighted to announce a phenomenal £30,000 has been donated to our charity by boxing champion Alan Graves following his 'Homecoming' fight at Vaillant Live.
Wow - just wow.
We can't thank Alan enough for his amazing donation which will make a lot of children very happy.
The video below sees Alan talking to our CEO Janine Holmes about his gift.
Thank you Alan - your generosity and support means a lot to us.
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Wow thank you Alan that's so generous 😊❤️ x
Lost for words, other than a huge Thankyou on behalf of the children who will benefit from your generosity.
thanks to you for all your hard work!
✨ New Year, new plans… and a little extra kindness ✨
If you’re already thinking ahead to holidays in 2026, here’s a lovely way to make your trip go further.
When you book with Riviera Travel and mention Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, we receive 10% back to help fund seaside holidays for children who need them most!
✔️ Simply mention us at the point of booking
✔️ Or book via our dedicated link:
👉 www.rivieratravel.co.uk/DerbyshireChildrensHolidayCentre
✔️ Dedicated booking line: 01283 893 550
Plan something wonderful for yourself — and help create unforgettable memories for local children at the same time.
#NewYearPlans
#PlanAhead
#HolidayPlanning
#Travel2026
#SomethingToLookForwardTo
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📢 Are you ready to get to know another member of our team? 📢
This week, it's the turn of our long-standing trustee, Chris Walker. A linguist working for central Government, Chris became a managing director of a group of electrical retail stores in the East Midlands. He was also deputy managing director of the European-wide electrical and marketing Euronics Group.
❓ Why did you get involved with the DCHC?
I was asked to help just after the reopening of the centre, following the winning of a lottery grant in the late 1980s.
❓What does your role involve?
General overview and insight of the charity finances and operating model, and of course the future vision.
❓Best moments?
Every time that I see a smile on the face of an underprivileged child.
❓Best thing about Skegness?
The generous support and friendliness of the local population, shown to us consistently over many years.
❓Coast or countryside?
Coast.
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Grab your tickets for a fantastic evening raising money for us and Treetops’s Hospice in memory of Kerry Anderson’s daughter, Emily. You are invited to The ‘Be You’ Ball! 💃🕺🪩🥂🍾
This content isn't available at the moment
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⚽ Can you spare 90 minutes to make a BIG difference? ⚽
We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help us collect donations outside Derby County FC before the match on
📅 Saturday 14 February
All we need is 90 minutes of your time to:
😊 Smile
💬 Say hello
💷 Ask for donations
❤️ Help us smash last year’s amazing total of £1,900
The more collectors we have, the more we raise — and every pound helps us provide seaside holidays for children who need them most.
While we can’t offer free match tickets, the atmosphere outside Pride Park is always brilliant, and it’s a really uplifting way to support a local charity.
👉 If you can help (or want to know more), please comment below or drop us a message.
Bring a friend if you like — the more the merrier!
Thank you for helping us turn matchday energy into life-changing opportunities for children.
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Drum roll please ... we are delighted to announce a phenomenal £30,000 has been donated to our charity by boxing champion Alan Graves following his 'Homecoming' fight at Vaillant Live.
Wow - just wow.
We can't thank Alan enough for his amazing donation which will make a lot of children very happy.
The video below sees Alan talking to our CEO Janine Holmes about his gift.
Thank you Alan - your generosity and support means a lot to us.
10 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wow thank you Alan that's so generous 😊❤️ x
Lost for words, other than a huge Thankyou on behalf of the children who will benefit from your generosity.
thanks to you for all your hard work!
✨ New Year, new plans… and a little extra kindness ✨
If you’re already thinking ahead to holidays in 2026, here’s a lovely way to make your trip go further.
When you book with Riviera Travel and mention Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, we receive 10% back to help fund seaside holidays for children who need them most!
✔️ Simply mention us at the point of booking
✔️ Or book via our dedicated link:
👉 www.rivieratravel.co.uk/DerbyshireChildrensHolidayCentre
✔️ Dedicated booking line: 01283 893 550
Plan something wonderful for yourself — and help create unforgettable memories for local children at the same time.
#NewYearPlans
#PlanAhead
#HolidayPlanning
#Travel2026
#SomethingToLookForwardTo
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