News
There is always so much going on at CHICKS and we want to share it with you.
Please see our latest news stories below and if you are doing something in aid of CHICKS, why not tell us about it – we may share your story here!
Latest News
The perfect Christmas for CHICKS kids
- Friday, 04 January 2013 15:27
Thanks to all of our wonderful supporters, amazing volunteers and hardworking staff, CHICKS Christmas Camps were a huge success! There may have been lots of rain in the South West but that didn't dampen the Christmas spirit on camp.
Great Fun at the 20th Birthday Ball!
- Tuesday, 11 December 2012 10:58
We held our 20th Birthday Ball recently at HM Naval Base in Plymouth. It was an exciting evening with birthday cake, pass the parcel, great music and of course the traditional live auction, silent auction and raffle.
Phil Vickery Officially Opens Our Wooden Spoon Sports Barn
- Monday, 10 December 2012 16:18
In 2011, CHICKS received a donation of £70,000 from the Wooden Spoon Charity to build a new sports barn at our Moorland Retreat. In 2012, this barn was put to good use, as the children played traditional games like football and tag rugby, and also made up their own games as they went along!
Miracle Day is a huge success
- Friday, 07 December 2012 16:01
CHICKS was delighted to be one of three charities to benefit from the CIBC Miracle Day yesterday in
'Tis the season to start training! For the Santa Fun Run 2012!
- Wednesday, 24 October 2012 10:52
Jess Memorial Surf Day
- Friday, 05 October 2012 12:10
The Jess Memorial Surf Competition took place at Polzeath on Saturday 29th September. In 2009 Jess sadly passed away and ever since her family have supported children’s charity
10,000th child comes on camp!
- Thursday, 20 September 2012 11:33
This week we have reached the incredible milestone of providing 10,000 free respite breaks since we began in 1992! We were delighted to receive a visit from the High Sheriff of Devon, Robin Barlow, on Tuesday to present the 10,000th child to have come through our doors with a certificate and also to talk to the children about his position as a High Sheriff.
Another Olympic Triumph for CHICKS
- Monday, 17 September 2012 15:15
CHICKS charity CEO Eleanor Hoskin received a massive £16,307.33 cheque from Andrew Barker (Director) and Kate Treleaven (Event Manager) from Endurancelife following the EL Real Relay 2012. The alternative Olympic torch relay which saw runners cover 7,300 miles around the country.
At CHICKS, we can provide fantastic stories for every region, showing how we help children from across the UK. We have case studies, camp updates and photos of children that we have supported from your area, ready to create interesting stories and promote a great cause.
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Conquer the highest peak in North Africa in 2 days!
We are really excited to announce our bespoke and exciting mountain trek to scale
