We are always improving and extending our services, taking on new children, organising fundraising events and working with new partner organisations across the country. Here’s where you can read about the latest developments and what our Honeypot children and supporters are up to. If you want all this delivered to your inbox, you can sign up for our e-newsletter further down.
The annual event, organised by the Carers Trust, aims to raise awareness of the incredible contribution young carers make to their communities and families. It is an opportunity for all of us to take action and help these children get the support they need to live happy and healthy lives.
Read MoreWe are extremely proud to announce that we will be receiving support from Michaela Wyatt, finalist in the International Junior Miss UK, which will take place in Wiltshire on February the 19th and 20th.
Read MoreBefore Christmas, we had a Zoom call with Jaiden, who previously featured in one of our videos. We spoke about Covid and lockdown restrictions, the boys’ experience of caring for an ill mother during this difficult time, their family life and their hopes and dreams for the future.
Read MoreLast year, we launched the Honeypot Wellbeing Fund under the umbrella of our Wrap-Round service to provide young carers with a grant for life’s essential items. We spoke to our Director of Strategic Development about the application process and the impact our new service has made on their lives.
Read MoreBethannie, aged 22, was referred to Honeypot through her local young carers group when she was nine years old. She has recently got back in-touch with Honeypot to share her experiences of her Respite Breaks with Honeypot, growing up as a young carer, and her hopes for the future.
Read MoreOn the 8th of December, we hosted Honeypot 25th anniversary Carol Concert at Romsey Abbey in Hampshire. In retrospect of our cancelled events in 2021, we were delighted to be able to host the concert this year and were pleased to welcome over two hundred local supporters to the Abbey.
Read MoreIn 2019, we introduced a Social and Emotional Learning programme (SEAL) for young carers in Hampshire as part of our collaboration with Bank of America. Through successful fundraising, we have now been able to launch the programme in Wales too in cooperation with local schools.
Read MoreBetween 30th November and 3rd December 2021 we ran our biggest ever fundraising campaign to date. In total we raised over £1,120,500, including over £330,000 in online donations, and almost £790,000 in offline donations.
Read MoreOriginally from Hampshire, Megan was first referred to Honeypot in 2008 when she was nine years old. Today she works as a teacher in the North East. We talked to her about her experience as a young carer, her time with Honeypot, and how her childhood experiences shape her work as a teacher today.
Read MoreIn August, after 16 long months, we finally resumed our traditional service and re-opened our respite houses in Hampshire and Wales. Over the past five weeks, we welcomed almost 80 young carers across both sites for a long-awaited residential weekend break.
Read MoreHolly was four years old when her brother was diagnosed with Leukaemia, and she did what she could to support him and her parents from such a young age. Ahead of her next respite break, we spoke to her about her experience with Honeypot and her dreams for the future.
Read MoreTo celebrate the reopening of our houses, 80s Retro Synth-pop artist, Roxi Drive and musician Glen Jevon (who lives near to Honeypot House in the New Forest), have released a charity single cover of “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship.
Read MoreFrom next week Wednesday, we will resume our Residential Respite Breaks, and welcome back young carers back to our two houses in Hampshire and Mid-Wales for a much needed break from their taxing responsibilities at home.
Read MoreIn our latest digital creative workshop, a group of children put their culinary skills to the test for a Pizza Pinwheel extravaganza. Our children’s services leaders Kirsty taught them how to make pizza from scratch and prepare a delicious meal for the whole family.
at would aid them in the kitchen and make a yummy meal for the whole family.
Read MoreSally’s school is in one of the most deprived areas of the country, and has been referring children to Honeypot since 2011. In her interview, she talks about what makes our breaks so special for the children, the referral process and her lockdown experiences.
Read MoreTo celebrate our achievements over the past 16 months and present our houses in all their glory to some of our most loyal supporters before the children’s return in August, we hosted two small Honeypot Garden parties in July (7th of July in Hampshire, 14th of July in Wales).
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce another success. Through the generosity of 180 supporters and sponsors, we exceeded our target early and raised a total of £48,829.22.
Read MoreThis summer Honeypot is participating in the Big Give! It is the UK’s largest match-funding campaign, where all donations made between the 8th-15th of June will be doubled by a generous sponsor. Can you help us reach our target of £40,000?
Read MoreAfter a long wait, we are now looking forward to reopening both our houses in Hampshire and Wales in August. It will be wonderful to see the children face-to-face and give them a much-needed break after a particularly stressful year. Here’s an update from our Ops team.
Read MoreFay and Graham, two Hampshire fundraising volunteers, have been spreading the word about our work and attract a phenomenal amount of new donors over the last four years. It’s people like them who bring communities together and make our work possible.
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