25 faces of Honeypot
None of our work would be possible without the help of thousands of loyal supporters, volunteers and collaborators throughout the country: community groups, celebrity ambassadors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, schools, and local authorities. Graduate young carers telling their stories, and politicians who are putting the cause on the agenda. We dug out some of Honeypot’s most iconic supporters, spanning back to 25 years ago, although there are so many more we could list. Whether listed or not, thanks to everyone for supporting us!
Natalie Rebeiz, Honeypot Trustee
“Happiness is Honeypot and I am honoured to be a Trustee even when I forced myself and the CEO to cycle from London to Paris.”
Education Secretary Damian Hinds MP speaking about Honeypot and young carers at 10 Downing Street in 2018.
Robert Westall, The Girdlers’ Company Charitable Trust
“Congratulations and Happy Anniversary to Honeypot. I can’t believe you have been helping thousands of children for 25 years - this is an amazing achievement and we look forward to supporting you as much as we can now and in the future.”
Back in 2018, Bethanny, a grad young carer did our Radio 4 appeal for us, achieving almost £56k in donations, completely exceeding all expectations. She’s one of our ambassadors, a loyal supporter, and most of all a truly inspiring young woman.
Keren Ben-Dor from Romsey Young Carers, who have been referring to us for years.
“Whenever Romsey young carers are asked to name their fondest activities and memories, Honey pot comes very high on their list. To be able to have fun and respite, quality time away from their home situation, and to be with other young carers, means the world to young carers.
Happy anniversary Honeypot, and may you continue to provide your amazing service and expand. Our young carers can't wait to return!”
Thupayal Hussain, Vice President at Bank of America, previous young carer, and Honeypot ambassador
“Happy Anniversary team! Congratulations on 25 years of helping children receive a much needed break from their caring responsibilities. Roll on another 25!”
Sally Bradbeer, Home/School Liaison Officer at Thornhill Primary School, a long- time supporter and YC referrer
Hugh Whitaker, Honeypot Trustee
Richard Porter, Solent Group
“Congratulations on your Silver 25 years anniversary. It has been an absolute pleasure to support Honeypot over the last 10 years, enabling your wonderful charity to provide these children a happier, brighter and more meaningful future.”
Simmi Woodwal, Honeypot CEO since 2008
Leigh Webb, Supporter
Honeypot would like to posthumously recognise Leigh’s enormous contribution to Honeypot which included Honeypot House’s Art Studio.
Louise Watt, GS1 UK Charity Committee
“You've grown so much over the last 25 years from weekend respite breaks, to providing a full Wrap- Round service. We love hearing how much of an impact you make to these young peoples lives! From all of us at GS1 UK - Happy 25th Anniversary!”
Bumble, a bee of few words. Our loyal mascot for many years.
Sara Mancey, HR Director, Paultons Park
“The whole team at Paultons Park would like to congratulate Honeypot on their 25th Anniversary! We’ve been supporting the charity since 2002 and are so pleased we are able to contribute to the fantastic work they do, providing memorable respite breaks for young carers.”
Alireza Ajam, Honeypot ambassador at RBC Global Asset Management
“Happy anniversary and congratulations for 25 years of hard work of creating a safe and loving environment for children. Every child deserves a happy childhood.”
Dianne Hammond, HR Business Partner & Regulatory Manager, and member of the CIBC’s Children’s Foundation
“It has been an absolute pleasure to support & be a fund raiser for Honeypot over the last few years –Congratulations and Happy 25th Anniversary.”
Sam Berlin, Yoga for children teacher. Sam collaborated with us during the first lockdown in 2020 and produced a range of children’s yoga videos for us which are freely available via our YouTube channel.
Back in 2012, Amy, one of our Honeypot children, told us about her life at home, and how much a respite break means to her.
George Stephens, Representative of Rotary Club of the New Forest
“We love the fact that Honeypot gives young carers an opportunity to be children and to create happy childhood memories. Happy Anniversary, Honeypot!”
John Lay-Flurrie, community volunteer
One of our most loyal supporters, John gives talks at schools, hosts quizzes, acts as Honeypot’s Santa, and brings his puppets along to play with the children. We are very grateful for all his work.
Derrick Young, Volunteer and Regular Giver
“I love the ethos of Honeypot. You only get one life and it’s nice to be involved to help these young carers make the most of their childhood. I get an enormous amount of pleasure volunteering with a lovely group of like minded people.”
Watch some of our young carers and ambassadors talk about what our work means to them. Recorded in 2019.
Reuben Bell from St George, one of our long-time corporate supporters
“Happy 25th Bumble! Long may your work continue.”
Leo Askaroff, Clarkson & Company Limited
“Honeypot is a charity you can’t help but be inspired by. The children they support are carers who have no choice but to put others before themselves at such a young age. It not only makes you grateful for what you have but also encourages you to do better. All children MUST have a birth given right to a childhood and Honeypots work goes a long way to helping enable that.”
