John Whippy Foundation

27/05/2026

21/05/2026

We’re delighted to share that we raised an incredible £1,098 for Children’s Respite Trust through the Rye to Hastings Charity Walk! 🎉🚶‍♂️

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, supported, encouraged us, and helped make this possible. Every penny raised will go towards the amazing work Children's Respite Trust does supporting children with disabilities and their families.

We’re proud to have taken part in such a worthwhile cause and thank you all for your generosity and support! ❤️

12/05/2026

On Saturday 9th May 2026, members and supporters of the John Whippy Foundation completed a challenging 12.3-mile charity walk from Rye Railway Station to Hastings in aid of the Children's Respite Trust

The route took walkers on a tour around Rye, across Pett Level, past Wincelsea and through picturesque Fairlight before eventually reaching Hastings along the hilly coastal path. While the scenery was stunning, the second half of the walk proved particularly demanding, with very hilly terrain testing everybody involved. In total, participants covered more than an average 33,000 steps throughout the day.

A special mention must go to 10-year-old Esmae Banks-Whippy, daughter of Thomas Whippy, who completed the entire walk without any assistance. Not only did she successfully finish the full route, but she was also motivating the adults all the way to the finish line whilst continuing to help raise additional donations in the collection box at the same time. Well done, Esmae — an incredible achievement.

So far, the fundraiser has raised an amazing £1,088. However, donations remain open until Saturday 16th May 2026, meaning there is still time to support this fantastic cause. Whether it is a small or large donation, every contribution is greatly appreciated. All money raised will be donated to the Children's Respite Trust to help support children and families who rely on their services.

The Foundation would also like to thank Katarzyna Halka for raising an impressive £175 in just a couple of days, as well as Maria Whippy, wife of Trustee Robert Whippy, for raising £130 through a cake sale with English Languague Centre in Eastbourne.

Further donations can be made by clicking here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rye-to-hastings-charity-walk

Photos from the day can be found below.

08/05/2026

Just 1 day to go until our Charity Walk — and we have just hit the £750 mark raised! 🎉

Thank you to everybody who has supported the walk so far through donations and fundraising. Every pound raised will go towards helping sick, disabled and disadvantaged children and is a massive support to the children's families.

Now let’s see if we can push towards the £1,000 mark before we set off tomorrow!

If you are able to spare even a couple of pounds, it would make a huge difference and would be massively appreciated.

If you would like to join us for the walk, we will be meeting at Eastbourne Railway Station at 8:30am to catch the 8:50am train to Rye. We simply ask for a £10 donation to take part.

Donation Link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rye-to-hastings-charity-walk

One final push — let’s do this! 💙

07/05/2026

🚶‍♂️ JUST 2 DAYS TO GO! 🚶‍♀️

In just two days, we will be taking on our Rye to Hastings Charity Walk in support of the amazing Children's Respite Trust 💙

Who are Children’s Respite Trust?
They are a Sussex-based charity that supports disabled children and their families by providing respite care, activities and practical support. Their work gives parents and carers a much-needed break while helping children enjoy safe, fun and supportive experiences. The charity relies heavily on fundraising and community support to continue helping local families.

Find out more about the incredible work they do here:
https://www.crtcharity.org/

We would hugely appreciate any donation, big or small, to help us raise as much money as possible for this brilliant cause.

Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rye-to-hastings-charity-walk

There is STILL time to take part in the walk!

If you would like to join us, please contact Robert at:

📧 [email protected]
📞 01323 410433

To take part, we ask for a £10 donation entry. Any further fundraising is greatly encouraged but not mandatory.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far — we can’t wait for Saturday! 🙌

06/05/2026

Last night, Robert Whippy had the opportunity to promote our upcoming Rye to Hastings Charity Walk on Radio DGH 🎙️

A big thank you to Shaun Crowhurst for having him on the show. Robert had a fantastic time talking about the foundation including what we do, what we’ve achieved so far, and what this upcoming walk is all about.

It was a great opportunity to spread the word and share exactly where the money raised will be going.

If you’d like to listen to Robert’s interview, you can do so here: https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioDGH5/rob-whippy-john-whippy-foundation/

⏱️ Tune in from 24:45 to catch his segment.

With just a few days to go, we’re still looking for donations and any amount truly makes a difference. If you’d like to contribute, please click here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rye-to-hastings-charity-walk

And as Robert mentioned in the interview, it’s not too late to get involved!

To take part, contact him on 01323 410433 or email [email protected]. A £10 donation is required to enter, and any additional fundraising would be hugely appreciated.
Let’s finish strong 💙

05/05/2026

Tonight Robert Whippy will be appearing on Radio DGH on their Tuesday Evening Show where he will be speaking about our upcoming Charity Walk, a 12-mile walk from Rye to Hastings to help raise money for the Children's Respite Trust

To find out more about the walk and the work the foundation do, please tune in tonight from 6pm.

🎧LISTEN FROM WHEREVER YOU

📻 www.radiodgheastbourne.com
💻simple radio, tune in, radio box and radio garden apps.
🔊smart speaker - play Radio DGH
🎙️Tune in via your internet radio
Channel 1 on Hospedia (inside the DGH)

☎️0300 131 5900
📱WhatsApp - link via Radio DGH website

If you would like to donate to the walk, please click here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rye-to-hastings-charity-walk

If you would like to take part in the walk then please contact Robert at [email protected] or by calling 01323 410433, for just a £10.00 Donation

04/05/2026

02/05/2026

We’re delighted to share that £500 has now been raised for the Rye to Hastings Charity Walk! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far, your support genuinely means a lot and is helping make a real difference.

With just 1 week to go until the walk, we’re setting ourselves a challenge… can we double it to £1,000 before the big day? 💪

If you’ve been thinking about donating, now is the perfect time. Every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to our goal.

Link to donate in comments!

Let’s push on together and make it happen!

26/04/2026

🚶‍♂️💙 Support the John Whippy Foundation Charity Walk 💙🚶‍♀️

On 9th May, we will be taking on a 12-mile walk from Rye to Hastings to raise money for the Children’s Respite Trust, supporting sick, disabled and disadvantaged children.

We are aiming to reach our £500 target and would be grateful for any support, big or small.

If you would like to donate, please use our donation link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rye-to-hastings-charity-walk?utm_medium=CA&utm_source=CL

Would you like to join us? Contact Robert at [email protected] or 01323 410433. A £10 entry donation is required to take part, with any further fundraising greatly encouraged.

Thank you for your support. 💙

Join us for the annual John Whippy Foundation Charity Walk, a 12-mile walk from Rye to Hastings to help raise money for the Children Respite Trust