How you can help change a child’s life

• Connect & share with others – follow our journey on social media as we plan for a brighter future.  Share our mission and story to help us raise awareness.
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• Share your story – have you or a close family member visited our Centre for a holiday?  Share your story with us – we would love to hear from you! Email us [email protected] 

   
  Come along and join in – look at our events page to see what’s going on, where and when, come along, have a chat about what we are up to and how you might be able to help.  

  Together, we can continue to make a lasting difference in their lives.  Every contribution, big or small, creates brighter futures for Derbyshire’s children.

  Our Story

  135 Years of Changing Children’s Lives

  For 135 years, Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre has been helping children discover the joy, freedom and wonder of a seaside holiday. Since 1891, thousands of Derbyshire children facing poverty, family difficulties, bereavement, caring responsibilities, disability, or other challenges have been given the opportunity to escape their everyday worries and enjoy a few precious days by the sea.

  Today, that mission is just as important as it was 135 years ago.

  Why We Need Your Help

  Many of the children we support have never had a holiday. Some have never seen the sea. Others are carrying worries that no child should have to face.

  A holiday may sound simple, but for a child it can be transformational. A week away means:-

  * Making new friends

  * Building confidence and independence

  * Learning new skills

  * Having fun and feeling cared for

  * Creating happy memories that last a lifetime

  Most importantly, it gives children the chance to simply be children.

  “I didn’t want to come home. It was the best week of my life.”

  

  The Difference You Can Make

  In 2026, we restarted our holiday programme and children are once again paddling in the sea, building sandcastles, exploring new places and discovering new confidence in themselves.

  Every donation to our 135th Anniversary Appeal will help provide free residential holidays for Derbyshire children aged 6–11.

  * £5 helps provide treats and activities.

  * £15 helps cover food and transport.

  * £32 a month can fund an entire holiday place over a year.

  * £380 can give one child a complete life-changing holiday.

  Looking to the Future

  As we celebrate 135 years of service, we are not simply looking back at our history we are building the next chapter.

  With your support, we can ensure that many more children experience the magic of the seaside, the kindness of caring adults, and the opportunity to flourish.

  Be Part of Our Story

  Whether you donate £5 or £500, every gift helps create brighter futures for Derbyshire children.

  Please support our 135th Anniversary Appeal today and help us continue changing lives for another 135 years.

  Thank you for helping Derbyshire’s children flourish!