Reg Charity No:1183096
Who We Are and What We Do
To advance the education and welfare of the pupils and staff of St Mark's CEP school and the residents and children of the village of Hadlow Down, East Sussex. In furtherance of this objective the fund may provide and assist in the provision of such facilities, opportunities or items (not provided from statutory funds) as the trustees from time to time determine.
To assist in such ways as the charity trustees think fit in advancing the welfare and education of the St. Mark's school community, the residents, and children of Hadlow Down and the wider local community by developing their social, mental, physical and moral capabilities through leisure time and other activities.
Our Latest News
In the 2024/25 school year thus far, we have had a successful grant for £3000 (and a £500 donation from Wings To Fly) for a Sensory Room. We are also supporting the Spurgeon provision (with the help of a £5,250 grant from the National Lottery), the World War 2 Poet’s visit to the school this autumn, will be funding a visit by a local author for World Book Day in March 2024 and hope to be funding an art project in 2024.
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In 2023 Wings To fly arranged and funded a 'a taste of sport' event on the Village Playing field which was much enjoyed by the children (see photos attached!) and was well supported by parents and volunteers from the village. Going on from this we were delighted to be able to support Mr Luckhurst’s initiative for a Sports Week this summer (2024) with a £3,000 donation. As can be seen from the photos – a good time was had by all!
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​Since the start of 2021 we have we’ve applied for 26 grants and have been successful with 12!....see below.: We are extremely grateful to each and every organisation for their invaluable support.
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RECENTLY AWARDED GRANTS
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Chalk Cliff £3000
Used to enable us to create, and equip, a sensory room for our primary school SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) children.
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The National Lottery £5250
​After our fantastic journey with 'Talkspace' comes to an end​ we are delighted to be able to help fund 'Spurgeons' for the children of St. Marks school to help give them the tools needed to navigate lifestyle difficulties.
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Chalk Cliff £2000
Used for the continued use of 'Talk-space' to provide vital support to the families of St. Mark's School.
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Southover £5890
Used to help fund a 'The Parley', a sheltered outdoor space at St. Mark's School. This will be used by the community as well as allowing pupils to learn outdoors in all weather.
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Sussex Community Foundation £5000
Used to help fund Creative Cultural Communities, or 'CCC'. To provide children and the community with access to inspiring speakers and experiences.
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Sussex Community Foundation £9996
Used for the continued use of 'Talk-space' to provide vital support to both the local community and the families of St. Mark's School.
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Local Connections £2500
Used to help fund Creative Cultural Communities, or 'CCC'. To provide children and the community with access to inspiring speakers and experiences.
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Thank You to all our donors for the grants. We also thank everyone in the community who has made donations through our fundraising page.
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Wellbeing
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Mental Health Initiatives
Meet The Trustees
The charity trustees are made up of school parents, governors and members of the local area, so we can promise that the best interests of the community will always come first.
In these uncertain times, with school budgets being cut, we felt the time was right to set
up a charity that can apply for grants and funding to support the school's community.
Vicky Richards
Chair
Joined 2019
Angela Wilkes
Treasurer
Joined 2019
Emily Bellhouse
Secretary
Joined 2019
Andy Cook
Joined 2019
Dick
Brown
Joined 2019
Lally
Drake
Joined 2020
"You’re off to great places! Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!"
Dr. Seuss
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Please note that there is absolutely no obligation to make any contribution and that no person, including pupils at St. Mark’s School will be treated differently according to whether or not they or their families have made any contribution.