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Banking on the support of Nationwide

• 11th June 2025

We were delighted to be invited to open the newly refurbished branch of Nationwide in Walton-on-Thames last week.

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The Richmond Golf Club swings into action

• 11th June 2025

The fantastic team at The Richmond Golf Club kicked off their Charity of the Year fundraising efforts at their annual Captain’s Charity Day for Momentum last month.

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A dreamy night at the Zoo

• 10th June 2025

At the end of last month, seven families who are being supported by Momentum were treated to a very special evening generously hosted by Drusillas Park.

• Family trips and experiences

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21st Anniversary Charity Golf Day

• 5th June 2025

Our 21st Anniversary Charity Golf Day on Friday 30th May 2025 teed off in style at the beautiful Richmond Golf Club, blessed by blue skies and a gentle breeze.

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Celebrating Momentum’s Volunteers

• 4th June 2025

At Momentum Children’s Charity, volunteers are integral to our mission of supporting families with seriously ill children. Whether it is assisting at events, preparing our riverboat for family outings, or helping in the office, their dedication ensures families feel supported and less alone during challenging times.

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A legacy of love: Founder & CEO of Momentum retires after 21 years

• 21st May 2025

After more than two decades of dedication, the Founder and CEO of Momentum Children’s Charity, Bianca Effemey OBE, will retire on Friday 30 May.

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Meet our hospital ambassador for Worthing

• 13th May 2025

Our hospital ambassadors programme is active throughout our network of partner hospitals. This voluntary initiative is proudly championed by dedicated hospital staff, who take on the role alongside their regular duties. Their mission is to actively promote the partnership between their hospital and Momentum. By engaging colleagues, patients, and the wider community, our hospital ambassadors play a key role in showcasing Momentum’s impact and fostering local support for our work.

• Hospital partnerships

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New season in full swing at our cosy cabins

• 13th May 2025

The season is off to a busy start at our respite lodges at Shorefield Country Park and Church Farm Holiday Village.

• Respite breaks

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21st Anniversary Gala – a night to remember

• 7th May 2025

On Sunday 4 May, more than 200 special guests made their way to Richmond Golf Club to celebrate our 21st anniversary. It was a chance for both longer-term and newer supporters to be part of this one-of-a-kind night which was particularly poignant as it was the last large-scale fundraising event attended by our Founder and CEO Bianca, before she retires at the end of this month.

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Men swap sneakers for stilettoes in charity challenge

• 7th May 2025

A charity fundraiser from Woking, Surrey, challenged local friends and family to swap the comfort of their trainers for high heeled women’s shoes and ‘Walk a mile in her shoes’ to raise money for two charities, one of which was us!