Growing Hope

03/06/2026

Our CEO Vicki and Fundraising Manager Becki were thrilled to be invited to St Paul’s Cathedral today to represent Growing Hope as guests of the

Growing Hope are one of the many beneficiaries supported by the Benefact Trust, who have provided an incredible £250 million pounds of grant money to thousands of charitable organisations to date.

It was particulary special to celebrate together today, in the midst of Volunteer’s Week. To all of the supporters and volunteers who help us to grow hope - thank you. We couldn’t do it without your ongoing support.

25/05/2026

Thinking about Trauma in Children: free online support session for parents and carers
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This session will explore how trauma can look and how we can help children of various ages feel safe and supported.

Ruth Stephens is a registered Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience specialising in trauma and attachment, particularly with adopted and fostered children. She has worked in specialist trauma therapy services and SEMH schools, and is passionate about helping people understand the neuroscience of trauma and its impact on relationships. Ruth is the founder of Join the Dots CIO. She is an adoptive parent, has extensive experience in church leadership, and holds an MSc in Attachment Studies and a Level 3 qualification in counselling.
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On Zoom⁠
Wednesday 3rd June
12:30-1:30pm⁠⁠
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These sessions are open to all parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs⁠.⁠
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Sign up at growinghope.org.uk/parent-sessions

22/05/2026

Well done team!!! 🎉💪 ⁠
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This month, this fantastic crew took on 2.5km of inflatable obstacle course all to raise money for Growing Hope Farnham and Maidstone! We’re so grateful for their incredible energy and all of their efforts in supporting the clinics!
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Now it’s YOUR turn… 👀⁠
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Could your family, team at work, or group of friends take on the ultimate inflatable challenge and help more children with additional needs access free therapy? ⁠
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We’ve got spaces up for grabs in more inflatable events all across the country! 🌟⁠
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Register your interest through the link in our bio. ⬆️

20/05/2026

Join Growing Hope High Wycombe for a fun sponsored walk around Downley, followed by a Summer Fete to help raise vital funds for the clinic!

Date: Saturday 13th June
Walk Start Time: 11am
Summer Fete: 12pm – 3pm

After the walk, come along and enjoy our Summer Fete fundraiser with activities for all ages. (please bring cash for the summer fete)
Come along, get active, and help make a difference!

Can’t make the set time? No problem, you can complete the walk at a time that suits you!

Find out more and sign up at growinghope.org.uk/events

18/05/2026

"From the welcome to the worship, to the host, the talks, the fellowship, generosity and hospitality. To the stands and the worship movement and the smiling faces of everyone. I was blessed!!"

We're still buzzing from our Faith & Healthcare Conference last month 🙌

Stay tuned and save the date for the Faith & Healthcare Online event happening 19th November 2026👀

We're already looking forward to meeting again next year for Faith & Healthcare April 2027!

15/05/2026

We are very pleased to recommend this excellent book to you, whichis the work of our friends at Through The Roof .

They are hosting an online book launch tomorrow at 10am. Sign up here: https://throughtheroof.org/2026/03/11/online-event-belonging-without-barriers/

13/05/2026

The next episode of the Holding Hope podcast is now live! 🎙️

This month, we’re joined by Nathan Dudley, founder and CEO of New Found Hope. Nathan shares his journey of faith, hope, and innovation with the launch of New Found Hope and Aerlos trainers. He shares how he transformed personal struggles into a mission that empowers kids of all abilities.

Once a month, Naomi will be sitting down with some incredible guests for honest, hope-filled conversations.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube

🔗 growinghope.org.uk/podcast

11/05/2026

We loved having Erin Burnett, Author on our podcast last year. We highly commend her for her insights.

Download the full resource, including Group Notes PDF, here: www.suscotland.org.uk/bibleshorts Group Notes:Read: John 15:15; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Matthew ...

11/05/2026

Supporting Toilet Use: free online support session for parents and carers ⁠👨‍💻⁠
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Join our Parent / Carer Training session, hosted by Growing Hope King's Cross Occupational Therapist Karen Powell.⁠
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Karen will be sharing strategies that can support your child using the toilet when potty training seems more difficult than it should be.
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These sessions are open to all parents and carers of children with additional needs⁠. ⁠ ⁠
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On Zoom⁠
Wednesday 20th May⁠
12:30-1:30pm⁠⁠
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Sign up at growinghope.org.uk/parent-sessions 🔗

06/05/2026

Upcoming free online When Dreams Change course for parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs. ⁠☁️ ⁠
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Our next four week course will be taking place online and will be starting on Friday 12th June from 11:30-12pm⁠.⁠
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11am-12:30pm⁠
Friday 12th, 19th, 26th June and 3rd July
On Zoom⁠
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When Dreams Change is a course that aims to help parents and carers reflect on their experience of having a child with additional need, and to become more of the person they have been created to be. ⁠
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Sign up at https://forms.gle/r6oR44FJEjErRtPx9