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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!

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Inspiring individuals cross finish line at London Marathon

• 30th April 2025

Huge congratulations and a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team of London Marathon runners who were simply amazing on Sunday 27 April!

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Dunsborough Park opens its doors to Momentum

• 30th April 2025

The beautiful Dunsborough Park in Ripley, Surrey, held a wonderful Spring Garden Open Day event in support of Momentum last Friday, 25 April.

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18 individuals prepare to conquer London Marathon

• 23rd April 2025

A team of 18 brilliant women and men are preparing to take on one of the world’s most popular marathon’s this weekend.

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Pedal Power – Holly tackles 500km cycle challenge

• 22nd April 2025

One of our incredible Young Ambassadors, Holly Clark, is in the middle of a huge challenge to raise funds for Momentum.

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Meet our young ambassadors

• 22nd April 2025

We are delighted to introduce our young ambassadors, a group of children and young people aged between 10-22 years old who have all been supported by Momentum Children’s Charity.