Donations make a difference
St George’s provides a lifeline to local families in need. While their children are safe in our care, parents and carers can take steps to get back on their feet, whether this means receiving counselling, medical treatment, re-training or finding a job.
Assisted childcare places are entirely funded by the generous support of our staff, parents and carers and local organisations, through donations and fundraising events.
Caring for vulnerable children
Many children who join us have had a traumatic start in life. They desperately need the love and patience that our wonderful staff provide, so that they can grow in confidence and come out of their shells. We’ve had children arrive at St George’s who couldn’t speak, and by the time they’re ready to move on, they’re chatting and playing just like any happy child.
We work closely with local authorities, social services, health visitors and the women’s refuge, who help us to identify children who would particularly benefit from our care and support.
How your donation will make a difference
We aim to raise £25,000 each year, to provide childcare for up to 30 local children in need.
- £25 gives a child an afternoon of fun in our After-School Club
- £83 means a child aged 3 months-5 years can spend a full day at St George’s nursery, including three healthy meals
- £250 funds 3 full days at nursery for one child
- £500 funds 6 full days at nursery for one child
- £1000 fully funds 22 day sessions in our term time pre-school Little Dragons
Improving the nursery for every child
In 2024/25 school year, we would like to:
- Source new equipment and resources for the setting.
To ensure we have the right toys, books and learning equipment to inspire and engage every child within our care; from 3 months old up to 11 years old. - Make various building updates to our well-loved and well-used building.
For example, this year we need to install a new, higher fence around our car park and playground perimeters, and our baby corner in the garden and outdoor kitchen play area are now in need of a refresh. - Provide subsidised places to support 20+ families in need within our local area.
Through our scheme of charity fundraising, we provide low-cost (sometimes completely free) childcare sessions to families who are facing crises in their lives; whether it financial difficulties, serious physical or mental illness in the family, refugees, families in temporary accommodation, or any other crises a family is facing.
If you, or a family you know with children, are struggling. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our Childcare Managers, to see if St George’s can help.
We are a small charity, but we make a very big difference.
You can find out how to make a donation to St George’s or how you can fundraise for us.
