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Sharing experiences and building support at Grandparents gathering
- 22nd May 2026
Last week, a group of grandparents came together at Wakehurst for Momentum’s first grandparents gathering.
- Family wellbeing
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
- 13th May 2026
Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) is an opportunity to shine a light on emotional wellbeing and encourage open conversations about how we are feeling.
- Family wellbeing
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Family fun at colourful pebble painting event
- 6th May 2026
We were delighted to welcome families we support to a special pebble painting event at Dorking Wanderers Football Club last month.
- Family support workers
- Family wellbeing
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Moments of happiness on the water over Easter
- 21st April 2026
During the Easter holidays, sixteen families experienced a special adventure aboard our boat, Moments on the River.
- Respite breaks
- Family wellbeing
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Help us raise £15,000 so no siblings ever feel alone
- 21st April 2026
When a child is seriously ill or has died, the impact is felt by everyone in the family. Through no fault of anyone, brothers and sisters can quietly fade into the background. Momentum supports the entire family to make sure every member of the family receives the help they need at the toughest of times.
- Family support workers
- Family wellbeing
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19 runners prepare to take on London Marathon
- 15th April 2026
A team of nineteen determined runners are gearing up to take on one of the world’s most popular marathons on Sunday 26 April.
- Family wellbeing
Press release
Four million steps for Mabel
- 11th March 2026
A pair of grandparents from Weybridge, Surrey, are preparing for an ambitious overseas walking challenge starting next week, 18 March, to raise essential funds and awareness for Momentum Children’s Charity.
- Family support workers
- Family wellbeing
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Running for a Reason
- 11th February 2026
This weekend, Rachel Cox will be heading to Spain to take part in the Barcelona Half Marathon for Momentum. Rachel from Horsham, West Sussex, was supported by Momentum when her daughter was being treated at East Surrey Hospital. Rachel shares her story
- Family support workers
- Hospital partnerships
- Family wellbeing
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£10m Government fund to ease travel costs for families
- 3rd February 2026
As part of the new National Cancer Plan, the government has announced a £10 million fund to help children with cancer and their families cover the cost of travelling to hospital.
- Social work service
- Family wellbeing
Supporter stories
Volunteer spotlight: Superstar Simon keeps our riverboat afloat
- 20th January 2026
As part of a new monthly feature, Momentum is proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who make our work possible. From administration and fundraising to helping on our riverboat, painting pebbles, and even taking part in Santa doorstep visits, our volunteers play a vital role across every area of the charity.
- Family wellbeing
- Family trips and experiences

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Sharing experiences and building support at Grandparents gathering

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

Family fun at colourful pebble painting event

Moments of happiness on the water over Easter

Help us raise £15,000 so no siblings ever feel alone

19 runners prepare to take on London Marathon

Four million steps for Mabel

Running for a Reason

£10m Government fund to ease travel costs for families

Volunteer spotlight: Superstar Simon keeps our riverboat afloat