📣 Introducing one of our youngest super stars! 📣
We're very proud to announce that our very own junior ambassador Corey Dobson was a winner at last night's #derbyvs Awards from Community Action Derby in the Young Volunteer category.
Ten-year-old Corey won for his amazing work raising £2,000 for our charity after being a guest with us in the past.
Disappointed when we couldn't open last year, Corey decided to do something about it and completed a sponsored walk of 100 miles over four weeks!
Not just that, Corey hosted cake sales at his school to raise more vital funds.
Now Corey's a junior ambassador for our charity and we couldn't be happier that he won a Young Volunteer award last night.
The awards night was brought to us by Community Action Derby in partnership with Derby Homes and supported by Cosy.
We're proud of you Corey!
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Hes so proud and was so surprised he had won. He still doesnt understand that the work he does is so special and appreciated. Hes gone to school today a very tired, but very happy boy 🥰🥰
Congratulations Corey. Super work well deserved. What a wonderful example of the future generation we have in our community 👏🏼
Our 135th Anniversary Afternoon Tea is getting closer — and we’d love to fill the room with supporters, friends and holiday heroes old and new.
Join us on Sunday 28th June at Repton School for a wonderful afternoon celebrating the past, present and future of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
✨ Afternoon tea
🥂 Fizz on arrival
🎶 Entertainment
🎟️ Raffle
🔨 Charity auction hosted by Charles Hanson
Most importantly, every ticket sold helps us continue giving disadvantaged Derbyshire children the opportunity of a happy and life-changing seaside holiday.
🎟️ Tickets are £35 and available here:
derbyshirechildrensholidaycentre.beaconforms.com/form/e8e531e3
Thank you to everyone already supporting this very special year for our charity.
#AfternoonTea #CharityEvent #DCHC #DerbyshireEvents #SupportChildren
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Could you volunteer to help children have a splashing holiday?
This week's it's National Volunteers Week.
We re-opened our centre in Skegness for holidays last week and we're so grateful to the volunteers who stepped forward to help out.
We'd love to hear from any more people who could spare us a week in the summer to help us give many more children from Derbyshire who might not otherwise get a break a fantastic week by the sea.
In particular we'd love to hear from:
☀️Seasoned cooks - children are hungry when they come back from a great morning like this one!
☀️People able to drive a minibus
☀️Experienced leaders who want to give back to a great cause
Can you help? We'd love to hear from you if you can.
Please contact us on [email protected] if you'd like to get involved.
Meanwhile, to all our volunteers who help us in so many ways: fundraising, driving the bus, helping children find their feet in the sea (maybe for the first time) ... THANK YOU. We couldn't do what we do without you.
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We’re delighted to be able to announce that starting on Tuesday 7th July and completing on 12th July we have The ‘Who Knew?’ walking tour with Stuart Boon and Xavier Andrews.
Following their successful walk last year from Derby to Blackpool, they have developed a new plan whilst working with Simon Evans (DCHC Trustee) to raise further funds for the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre (DCHC).
Both Xavier and Stuart are passionate about the charity which has meant so much to Stuart since he was a child.
Their aim with the ‘Who Knew Walk’ is to raise awareness of the numerous Derbyshire towns where the charity engages with disadvantaged children and who are able to enjoy a holiday at our home in Skegness.
The walk will take them from Glossop to Buxton; Buxton to Chesterfield; Chesterfield to Belper; Belper to Derby via Heanor and Kilburn before their final leg from Derby to Swadlincote.
A total of 108 miles; the same distance that the DCHC in Skegness is from Derby.
We hope you’ll be able to support them in their mission to raise £2000. Their JustGiving page is provided below:-
www.justgiving.com/page/stuart-boon
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A brilliant plan Stuart Boon and Xavier Andrews. Thank you for all you’re doing in support of the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre.
For 135 years, Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre has helped generations of Derbyshire children create happy memories by the sea.
This June, we’re celebrating that incredible milestone with a very special Afternoon Tea at Repton School — and we’d love you to be part of it.
Whether you’ve supported us for years, attended the centre yourself, volunteered, fundraised or simply believe every child deserves the chance of a happy holiday, this event is for you.
📅 Sunday 28th June
🕑 2pm
🎟️ Tickets £35
Book your place here:
derbyshirechildrensholidaycentre.beaconforms.com/form/e8e531e3
Please do share this post and help us spread the word as we continue our comeback year. 🌊☀️
#DCHC135 #Derbyshire #Community #Fundraising
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🌟 Volunteers' Week 2026 🌟
As Volunteers' Week begins, I want to say a huge thank you to the incredible team who gave up their time last week to make Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre's first holiday since 2024 possible.
Thank you to:
💙 Melanie King
💙 Martin Everard
💙 Emily Hill
💙 Sihan Fu
💙 Katherine Stillwell
💙 Katie Dundas
Because of your kindness, energy, patience and commitment, 17 children were able to enjoy a memorable week by the seaside in Skegness. From supporting activities and encouraging children to try new things, to helping them feel safe, cared for and valued, you made a real difference.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Without people willing to give their time, skills and compassion, these life-changing holidays simply could not happen.
If you've ever thought about volunteering with children and helping to create happy memories that last a lifetime, we'd love to hear from you.
We are particularly interested in recruiting volunteers who would enjoy planning, cooking and preparing meals for children during our residential holidays.
To find out more, please email me at [email protected]
Thank you to all volunteers everywhere this Volunteers' Week. You make our communities stronger, kinder and brighter. ☀️🏖️ Janine
#VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #DCHC #derbyshirechildrensholidaycentre #skegness #makingmemories #VolunteerWithUs
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Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre - some wonderful volunteers that helped to make such a massive impact on children’s lives. Thanks to all of them and to all the other volunteers around, that make a difference every day. Here’s to even more joining us to make a difference, you can take a look here:- dchc.org.uk/volunteering/
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers, fundraisers and supporters of DCHC 👏🏼
📣 Introducing one of our youngest super stars! 📣
We're very proud to announce that our very own junior ambassador Corey Dobson was a winner at last night's #derbyvs Awards from Community Action Derby in the Young Volunteer category.
Ten-year-old Corey won for his amazing work raising £2,000 for our charity after being a guest with us in the past.
Disappointed when we couldn't open last year, Corey decided to do something about it and completed a sponsored walk of 100 miles over four weeks!
Not just that, Corey hosted cake sales at his school to raise more vital funds.
Now Corey's a junior ambassador for our charity and we couldn't be happier that he won a Young Volunteer award last night.
The awards night was brought to us by Community Action Derby in partnership with Derby Homes and supported by Cosy.
We're proud of you Corey!
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hes so proud and was so surprised he had won. He still doesnt understand that the work he does is so special and appreciated. Hes gone to school today a very tired, but very happy boy 🥰🥰
Congratulations Corey. Super work well deserved. What a wonderful example of the future generation we have in our community 👏🏼
Our 135th Anniversary Afternoon Tea is getting closer — and we’d love to fill the room with supporters, friends and holiday heroes old and new.
Join us on Sunday 28th June at Repton School for a wonderful afternoon celebrating the past, present and future of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
✨ Afternoon tea
🥂 Fizz on arrival
🎶 Entertainment
🎟️ Raffle
🔨 Charity auction hosted by Charles Hanson
Most importantly, every ticket sold helps us continue giving disadvantaged Derbyshire children the opportunity of a happy and life-changing seaside holiday.
🎟️ Tickets are £35 and available here:
derbyshirechildrensholidaycentre.beaconforms.com/form/e8e531e3
Thank you to everyone already supporting this very special year for our charity.
#AfternoonTea #CharityEvent #DCHC #DerbyshireEvents #SupportChildren
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Could you volunteer to help children have a splashing holiday?
This week's it's National Volunteers Week.
We re-opened our centre in Skegness for holidays last week and we're so grateful to the volunteers who stepped forward to help out.
We'd love to hear from any more people who could spare us a week in the summer to help us give many more children from Derbyshire who might not otherwise get a break a fantastic week by the sea.
In particular we'd love to hear from:
☀️Seasoned cooks - children are hungry when they come back from a great morning like this one!
☀️People able to drive a minibus
☀️Experienced leaders who want to give back to a great cause
Can you help? We'd love to hear from you if you can.
Please contact us on [email protected] if you'd like to get involved.
Meanwhile, to all our volunteers who help us in so many ways: fundraising, driving the bus, helping children find their feet in the sea (maybe for the first time) ... THANK YOU. We couldn't do what we do without you.
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We’re delighted to be able to announce that starting on Tuesday 7th July and completing on 12th July we have The ‘Who Knew?’ walking tour with Stuart Boon and Xavier Andrews.
Following their successful walk last year from Derby to Blackpool, they have developed a new plan whilst working with Simon Evans (DCHC Trustee) to raise further funds for the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre (DCHC).
Both Xavier and Stuart are passionate about the charity which has meant so much to Stuart since he was a child.
Their aim with the ‘Who Knew Walk’ is to raise awareness of the numerous Derbyshire towns where the charity engages with disadvantaged children and who are able to enjoy a holiday at our home in Skegness.
The walk will take them from Glossop to Buxton; Buxton to Chesterfield; Chesterfield to Belper; Belper to Derby via Heanor and Kilburn before their final leg from Derby to Swadlincote.
A total of 108 miles; the same distance that the DCHC in Skegness is from Derby.
We hope you’ll be able to support them in their mission to raise £2000. Their JustGiving page is provided below:-
www.justgiving.com/page/stuart-boon
1 CommentComment on Facebook
A brilliant plan Stuart Boon and Xavier Andrews. Thank you for all you’re doing in support of the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre.
For 135 years, Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre has helped generations of Derbyshire children create happy memories by the sea.
This June, we’re celebrating that incredible milestone with a very special Afternoon Tea at Repton School — and we’d love you to be part of it.
Whether you’ve supported us for years, attended the centre yourself, volunteered, fundraised or simply believe every child deserves the chance of a happy holiday, this event is for you.
📅 Sunday 28th June
🕑 2pm
🎟️ Tickets £35
Book your place here:
derbyshirechildrensholidaycentre.beaconforms.com/form/e8e531e3
Please do share this post and help us spread the word as we continue our comeback year. 🌊☀️
#DCHC135 #Derbyshire #Community #Fundraising
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🌟 Volunteers' Week 2026 🌟
As Volunteers' Week begins, I want to say a huge thank you to the incredible team who gave up their time last week to make Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre's first holiday since 2024 possible.
Thank you to:
💙 Melanie King
💙 Martin Everard
💙 Emily Hill
💙 Sihan Fu
💙 Katherine Stillwell
💙 Katie Dundas
Because of your kindness, energy, patience and commitment, 17 children were able to enjoy a memorable week by the seaside in Skegness. From supporting activities and encouraging children to try new things, to helping them feel safe, cared for and valued, you made a real difference.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Without people willing to give their time, skills and compassion, these life-changing holidays simply could not happen.
If you've ever thought about volunteering with children and helping to create happy memories that last a lifetime, we'd love to hear from you.
We are particularly interested in recruiting volunteers who would enjoy planning, cooking and preparing meals for children during our residential holidays.
To find out more, please email me at [email protected]
Thank you to all volunteers everywhere this Volunteers' Week. You make our communities stronger, kinder and brighter. ☀️🏖️ Janine
#VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #DCHC #derbyshirechildrensholidaycentre #skegness #makingmemories #VolunteerWithUs
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre - some wonderful volunteers that helped to make such a massive impact on children’s lives. Thanks to all of them and to all the other volunteers around, that make a difference every day. Here’s to even more joining us to make a difference, you can take a look here:- dchc.org.uk/volunteering/
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers, fundraisers and supporters of DCHC 👏🏼
