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The Maypole Project aims to alleviate and help preserve the mental and physical well being of children and young people with complex medical needs and disabilities. Providing a lifeline of support for children with complex and life threatening illnesses and their whole family.

* Adult Therapies
* Child Therapies
* National Helpline
* Inclusive activities & outings

21/08/2026

Could your corporate team lend a helping hand? 🌱

We’re looking for corporate volunteers to join us at The Maypole Project for some hands-on volunteering! 💜

We currently have two opportunities for teams to get involved:

🌳🪴🌻 PROJECT GARDEN
Our garden has seen lots of overgrowth over the summer, and we’re planning to transform it into an additional sensory space alongside our sensory cabin.

We’re looking for teams to help us:
🌿 Cut back overgrown plants and bushes
🌱 Tackle weeds
🪴 Tidy and clear the space
🔎 Highlight areas needing further attention

We’ve applied for funding to get brand new decking to ensure the area is safe and accessible, and your help to spruce and tidy will get us one step closer to creating this fantastic space!

🫧🧴 SUPER SANITISERS
We’re also looking for teams to help with a quarterly deep clean of our therapy spaces.

We regularly clean our toys and resources, but a full sanitisation is a big job that needs lots of hands. It’s vital in helping us keep our therapy spaces safe for the children and young people we support, many of whom have lowered immunity.

📅 Book in now to volunteer with us!
Due to therapy sessions taking place at our office, we currently have limited flexibility on dates and are hoping to arrange volunteer days on
Wednesday afternoons.

We’ll provide the essentials to keep you going — tea, coffee and biscuits! ☕🍪 — and would love to show you around our spaces and introduce you to our team.

If either opportunity sounds like something your team would enjoy, we’d love to hear from you! 💜

📩 Get in touch to book a date or arrange a chat by emailing [email protected]

20/08/2026

To those of you who have already received your results over the last week, and to those receiving your results today — from all of us at The Maypole Project, we want to say good luck and well done! 💜

Well done for all the hard work you have put into your coursework and exams. You should be so proud of everything you have achieved — you are all absolute superstars! 🌟

We want to wish you the very best of luck with whatever amazing things you are doing next. From all of us at The Maypole Project, congratulations and here's to the next exciting chapter! 💕

17/08/2026

We’re over halfway through our summer outings at The Maypole Project, and we’re having such a brilliant time! 💜

So far, we’ve been sailing, visiting the ponies, exploring around Tilgate Park Zoo and climbing at Reach Climbing Centre.

Have a look at some of the photos and memories that have been made already! 📸

We still have two more fun-filled weeks of outings to look forward to, and we’re so excited to see what the rest of the summer brings! ☀️

14/08/2026

We launched our summer campaign, highlighting our support of a "Lifeline for a Lifetime" at The Maypole Project at the start of July 💜

But what does a “lifeline for a lifetime” really mean?

As a team, we’ve been reflecting on what this means to us — and at its heart, it’s about being there for Maypole families at every step of their journey.

🌱 Supporting families as their needs change and evolve
🤝 Having the freedom to access support whenever it’s needed
🔄 Being able to dip in and out of support at different points in the journey
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Support that grows alongside families, and for all family members
🎈 A youth club that isn’t capped when a young person turns 18
🌉 Supporting young people and families through the transition into adulthood

Essentially, once a Maypole family, always a Maypole family.

Because a lifeline shouldn’t have an expiry date. It should be something you can reach for whenever you need it.

We'd love to hear from some of our supporters, what does a “lifeline for a lifetime” mean to you? 📣✨

Support our campaign today by heading to the donate link below or get in touch with us at [email protected] 🔗
https://www.themaypoleproject.co.uk/fundraise/donate/

12/08/2026

🌟 Happy International Youth Day! 🌟

Today we’re celebrating young people — their voices, their individuality, their potential and everything that makes them who they are 💜

At The Maypole Project, we’re proud to support children and young people living with complex medical needs, alongside their families, helping them navigate challenging times and find connection, confidence, friendship and joy.

Our Youth Club is a special part of this support. It gives young people the opportunity to meet others, build friendships, try new things, have fun and, most importantly, have a space where they can simply be themselves 🌈

We love to champion every young voice — no matter their difference or disability. We believe every young person deserves to be heard, valued and given the opportunity to share their ideas, express themselves and have a say in the things that matter to them.

📸 Here are some photos from our Youth Club over the last year — capturing just some of the fun, friendship, creativity and brilliant moments we’ve shared together!

Today, we celebrate the incredible young people in our Maypole community and the voices, perspectives and experiences they bring ✨

If you'd like to find our more about our Youth Club, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or call us on 01689 851596 📧📞

07/08/2026

Got a ballot place for the TCS London Marathon 2027 but haven't chosen a charity to support yet?

Join and make every mile count for children and young people with complex medical needs and disabilities and their families!

We'd love for you to join us and know that your fundraising will make a huge difference to the families that we support, helping us to offer more therapy sessions, more inclusive outings and activities for children and siblings, and allowing us to continue to be a lifeline for a lifetime.

By choosing to support The Maypole Project you’ll receive:

🎽 A complimentary Team Maypole running vest
🤝 Dedicated fundraising support and advice to help you reach your goals
👟 Training tips and encouragement throughout your marathon journey
💜 A friendly team on hand to answer any questions
📣 Plenty of support and cheering on race day!

There is no minimum fundraising target for ballot place runners, but every pound you raise will help us to continue providing vital support to the families who rely on our services.

If you’d like to run for The Maypole Project with your ballot place, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information or to sign up, please email our fundraising team at [email protected] 📧 or call us on 01689 851596 📞

04/08/2026

"When people ask why I keep choosing to raise money for The Maypole Project, the answer is actually quite simple." 🫶

Alvaro first discovered The Maypole Project while volunteering at one of our Christmas collections. Having become a parent just six months earlier, learning about the support we provide to children with complex medical needs and their families really struck a chord with him.

As he continued volunteering and meeting the families we support, he realised he wanted to use his passion for endurance challenges to make a difference.

His latest challenge was nothing short of extraordinary – running 500 miles from Bristol to Madrid in just 10 days, while pulling a 30kg child's trailer attached to his waist. Battling mountain passes, two heatwaves and some of the toughest physical and mental moments he's ever faced, there was one thought that kept him going.

"The trailer began to take on a much deeper meaning. It became a reminder of the invisible weight that so many parents carry every single day when caring for a child with complex medical needs. They don't get to put that weight down. They keep going because they have to."

That thought gave every step a purpose far greater than simply reaching Madrid.

"If my challenges can help raise awareness, inspire someone else to take on their own challenge, or simply raise a little more money to support the incredible work of The Maypole Project, then every blister, every hill and every difficult mile has been worth it."

Thank you, Alvaro, for your incredible determination, compassion and unwavering support. Every mile you've run is helping us continue to support the children and families who need us most 💜

You can read Alvaro's full story on our website now 🔗 https://www.themaypoleproject.co.uk/fundraise/volunteer/

Do you have an idea for a incredible fundraising challenge? Get in touch with us today by emailing [email protected] or call us on 01689 851596 📧📞

30/07/2026

Friendship can make all the difference, especially during life's most difficult moments 💜✨

This International Friendship Day (30th July), we're celebrating the connections that help children and young people feel understood, supported, and less alone.

At The Maypole Project, we create safe spaces where friendships can grow through shared experiences. Our Youth Club encourages socialising, builds confidence, nurtures independence, and gives young people the opportunity to have fun together. Our Living with Pain peer support group brings together young people with similar experiences, creating a place where they can be themselves, feel heard, and know they are not alone.

You can also become a Maypole Friend today by making a regular donation. Whether you choose to give monthly, quarterly, or annually, your support helps us continue to be a , ensuring children, young people, and their families can access the support, friendships, and community they need.

To find out more about becoming a Maypole Friend, email [email protected] or visit our website 📧

29/07/2026

☀️ Join our Summer of Support with Redonate 👕

Looking to have a summer clear-out?

Instead of throwing away clothes you no longer wear, give them a second life with Redonate. It's a simple, convenient way to recycle your unwanted clothing—they'll even collect your donations from your doorstep!

The best part? You can choose The Maypole Project as your chosen charity, helping to provide vital support for children with complex medical needs and their families.

This summer, every wardrobe clear out could help make a difference and is a wonderful way to take part in our Summer campaign.

Book your collection today by simply clicking the link below 🔗
https://redonate.uk/

Clear your wardrobe, reduce waste, and make a real difference this summer 💜

27/07/2026

We're so excited that our Summer Outings begin tomorrow! ☀️🚐

Over the next 5 weeks, we have an amazing line-up of adventures planned, including: 🐴 a trip to the stables at Rainbow Pony Rides ⛵ learning some sailing skills at Chipstead Lakes 🧗 reaching new heights at Reach Climbing Centre 🦁 and a day out at Tilgate Park & Zoo!

And, of course, our lovely Mabel the Maypole Minibus will be taking us on all of these wonderful summer adventures! 💜

We can't wait to make lots of fantastic memories together and share some of the fun with you along the way. Here's to a summer full of laughter, new experiences, and great adventures! 🌞✨

If you'd like to find out more about the activities we provide at The Maypole Project, please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or call us on 01689 851596 📧📞

Address

51 High Street
London
BR66BQ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441689851596

Website

http://www.themaypoleproject.co.uk/

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