Kew Fete 2019

‘The generous donation means that we can purchase two lightweight wheelchairs which will enable the volunteers to take more residents on outings, and make the staff’s work easier in transferring them between rooms in the house.’

‘The donation this year will once again open up learning and development opportunities for our volunteers in Richmond... Please pass our thanks to the Kew Fete Committee and all the local residents and businesses who support the fete, for their generosity.’

‘Thank you very much indeed for your kind donation which means we can procure a projector which will be so useful for group meetings and presentations about the many aspects of living with diabetes.’

‘Thank you for the cheque to buy a projector which will enable us to train our volunteers much more easily. Until now we have had to borrow projectors from other organisations – it will make a huge difference having one of our own... Thank you for all the hard work you put into planning and preparing for the fete. It really does impact the lives of local people.’

‘We are incredibly grateful for your support which has allowed us to provide a week of exciting and creative activities for young carers in our beautiful Centre... The donation will have made such a difference to these vulnerable children.’

‘Thirty of our families had a wonderful day in Kew Gardens and without your contribution may not have otherwise been able to experience the wonderful gardens.’

‘Donations such as yours enable INS to support people with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis to take part in exciting new activities and meet new people – this both improves their well-being and enhances their independence.’

‘The donation will go directly to our Transport & Carer Day which enables many of our most vulnerable elderly and disabled members to attend our club to enjoy activities and have a hot meal in a welcoming and friendly environment which goes a very long way to combating isolation.’

‘We use calor gas to cook our meals when camping and during our weekly meetings to teach scouts the basics of cooking. The Kew Fete grant has enabled us to purchase a bespoke gas cage to safely store several gas cylinders at our Kew HQ and therefore comply with fire regulations. ‘

‘The donation will make a real difference to people at a difficult time in their lives. Having some “time out” for a therapy enables patients to deal with the consequences of cancer and enhances the resilience of both patients and their family to deal with the impact of cancer on their lives.’

‘Your fantastic donation will enable us to help 50 young people in the borough over the next year, through providing an immediate crisis counselling session when they most need it, giving timely support to those who might be at risk of further withdrawal or isolation.’

‘Your generous donation will be put to immediate good use providing vital equipment for terminally ill children living in financially disadvantaged families.’

‘Thank you for the wonderful donation. We are extremely grateful for the support to adults with autism who would otherwise be very isolated and at risk of developing mental ill health.’

‘The support from Kew Fete means so much, enabling us to continue to offer the Carers Lunches which allow our carers some much needed “me time”, the chance to socialise and share experiences with others in a similar situation.’

‘The whole Small Steps team are delighted that we will be able to purchase some new musical and sensory equipment for the children... Music plays a major part in all our groups with songs and rhymes to help the children focus and reinforce learning. Many thanks for supporting Small Steps – we are extremely grateful.’

‘This funding means that we can continue to offer Kew residents who find themselves homeless the assistance to gain true independence – from our outreach teams going out at night to introduce our services to rough sleepers, to our skills team helping clients have the ability to maintain a home, and gain employment ensuring they can support themselves.’