Well, after 8, or is it 9 years, I am finally hanging up my metaphorical bucket and spade as my term of office as a trustee of Leicester Children’s Holidays comes at an end. My time with the charity has probably been one of the most difficult periods in the organisation’s 123 - year history, ...

Leicester Children’s Holidays have great support from some people and companies in Leicester and beyond – none more so than Rachael Shipman from Morgan Betts and Co. Here is some information about Rachael’s (and her brothers) work: Morgan Betts & Co are an insurance broker with a difference. Founded by Rachael Shipman and Joseph Betts, ...

2021 is the first holiday year following the update to our charity constitution. We are proud to extend both our holiday provision and the age range of children to between 6 and 16. This enables us to reach a greater number of children in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. You will remember that our holidays in ...

Sarah Palmer – Granville has dedicated her expertise to Leicester Children’s Holidays in the development of our new visitor centre. Sarah, who is based in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, has been an interior designer for 26 years and has worked for retail clients, holidays parks and a Midlands brewery. For 18 months Sarah has run her ...

Former Leicester City FC player Matt Piper has taken on the role of ambassador for Leicester Children’s Holidays at a ‘crucial’ time for the charity. The appointment of the former star winger could not have come at a more important time as the charity starts to plan its holidays for children in the spring and ...

We have transformed our Leicester shop into a visitor centre – and all against the odds under tough Covid restrictions Leicester Children’s Holidays is proud to announce we have revamped our Highcross headquarters into a visitor centre despite the city facing huge challenges and the toughest levels of lockdown in the country. The new visitor ...

Playing on the beach and singing on stage were some of the highlights for Louise Osborn’s holiday with our charity. Louise, now aged 42, was the youngest of six, four boys and two girls, and they lived with their parents in Hastings Road. She thinks her mum Betty may have instigated the move for Louise ...

Charity trustee Simon is one of our vital volunteers who supports children on our holidays to the Hilltop Outdoor Centre. He was on the original pilot project in 2018 when just 20 children travelled to the base in Norfolk. Looking ahead, the charity hopes that in 2021, 120 youngsters will enjoy the adventure. Simon has ...

We at Leicester Children’s Holidays regret to announce that, for the first time in 75 years, our holidays for children in August 2020 will not now go ahead. Eighty-five children were all set to enjoy a week at Hilltop Outdoor Centre in Norfolk over two weeks. These trips will now be postponed. The managers of ...

A Leicester woman who had a tough childhood has spoken about the huge difference a Leicester Children’s Holiday trip made to her life.    Naomi, aged 31, went on to Mablethorpe with the charity when she was aged eight. For her, it was an escape from her life at home.   Account manager Naomi, who ...