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Momentum Event Volunteer poses at an event stall with a giant cheque.

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Volunteer spotlight: Rob is always ready to go!

Our new monthly feature celebrating our wonderful volunteers continues. From fundraising to admin support, to helping at community events and…

A supported child in hospital watching something on a parent's phone, with dad and brother lying beside her in the bed.

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£10m Government fund to ease travel costs for families

As part of the new National Cancer Plan, the government has announced a £10 million fund to help children with…

Two smiling coffee bar owners hold out a green Momentum collection tin over their counter, with stacked takeaway cups behind them, as local supporters raising funds for children’s charity Momentum.

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Coffee Bar is perfect blend of generosity and community

A heartfelt thank you to Neville and Crissy from the Espresso Bar at Norbiton Station, who have raised more than…

A sibling supported through Momentum's Echoes programme sitting with their dog.

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Capturing the moment

Last month, as part of Grief Awareness Week, we ran a Sibling Photo Challenge. It was a creative competition offering…

Two photos side by side: a young Sea Scout in uniform, and the same man today, waving from the green Momentum boat as a Moments on the River volunteer.

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Volunteer spotlight: Superstar Simon keeps our riverboat afloat

As part of a new monthly feature, Momentum is proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who make…

A child supported by Momentum meeting a Chelsea Women's player during a visit to the club's training ground.

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A day to remember as Theo meets Chelsea FC heroes

At the end of last month, almost two-year-old Theo was given a morning to remember when he was invited to…

Two brothers supported by Momentum Children’s Charity stand arm in arm between TV presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on a studio set, with a London skyline behind them.

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Momentum makes national TV!

Did you spot our Young Ambassador, Howard, and his brother Charlie on ITV’s This Morning on Tuesday 13 January, just…

A smiling boy stands at a pavement table covered in handmade Christmas cards with Santa, elf and bauble designs. A handwritten price sign says the money goes to charity, supporting Momentum Children’s Charity.

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Fred gets creative by designing and selling Christmas cards

10-year-old Fred from Putney, London has raised nearly £100 for Momentum by designing and selling handmade Christmas cards.

Two children in festive headbands sit in front of the Mo’s Pebble Lodge sign, one holding an elf toy and the other a bauble, at a Momentum Christmas event.

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The Big Give proves an enormous success

We were delighted to take part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge earlier this month, and thanks to your incredible…