The Principle Trust Children's Charity

02/11/2026

🤝 Working together to support children’s mental health 🤝

We’re delighted to see our collaboration with Bradford District and Craven Mind featured by the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

We believe charities are stronger when they work together. By combining BDC Mind’s specialist mental health expertise with The Principle Trust’s family-focused respite breaks, we can create opportunities for children and families to step away from everyday pressures, reconnect and enjoy precious time together.

For one family, this partnership meant a week in Blackpool filled with swimming, arts and crafts, dancing and memories they’ll treasure forever.

Mum shared with us:

💬 “Before we went away, I didn’t think our bond could get any stronger, but spending that uninterrupted time together brought us even closer.”

A huge thank you to BDC Mind and everyone involved for believing in the power of partnership. Together, we can help more families find time to pause, reconnect and create positive memories.

📖 Read the full feature from the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce:
https://members.wnychamber.co.uk/article/working-together-to-support-childrens-mental-health/

30/10/2026

Please support The Principle Trust Children's Charity on this year, you can raise FREE donations when you shop online with over 8,000 retailers. It's simple and only takes 2 minutes to sign up! This will make a BIG difference to us.

✨ It’s so simple:
1️⃣ Sign up to Easyfundraising as our supporter
2️⃣ Shop online at your retailers as normal
3️⃣ They’ll donate to us at no extra cost to you!

Your shopping stays the same price, but you’ll be helping children who are facing adverse childhood experiences such as mental health challenges, trauma, abuse, poverty, serious illness or disability from across Yorkshire to escape their difficulties and enjoy much-needed respite breaks with their families.

🛒💛 How great is that?
➡️ Sign up here: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/principletrust

🙏 Thank you for your continued support and joining us in our mission of making memories that last!

29/10/2026

💜 Ten years of working together to support families affected by domestic abuse 💜

This Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we’re proud to celebrate ten years of partnership with IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services), helping families across Yorkshire access precious time together as they begin to rebuild their lives.

For families affected by domestic abuse, the journey towards a safer future can bring significant emotional and practical challenges. A respite break can offer something incredibly valuable: time to pause, reconnect and create positive memories together.

For Elizabeth and her children, a holiday with The Principle Trust provided the opportunity to enjoy time together following years of coercive control and a traumatic separation.

Elizabeth told us:

💬 “The holiday was so lovely and gave us the time to be together as a family and share wonderful memories, which the children still talk about today.”

Her story is a powerful reminder that, while a holiday cannot undo trauma or replace specialist support, the opportunity to relax, enjoy new experiences and make happy memories can mean so much.

We’re incredibly proud to work alongside IDAS, combining our support to help families access opportunities that can make a real difference.

🤝 Ten years of partnership. One shared commitment. Helping families make memories that last.

Read the full story and discover more about our work with IDAS on our blog: https://www.theprincipletrust.co.uk/2026/10/28/ten-years-of-partnership-supporting-families-affected-by-domestic-abuse/

26/10/2026

🎃 Looking for fun, creative indoor SEN activities this half-term? 👻

Join our wonderful Patron and Children’s Mental Health Ambassador, Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar, Founder of Watoto Play and ND Support - Workshops, Mentor, Consulting & Training, for a spooktacular Scrap Sculptures with Scribbledeedo®: Halloween Edition at Bradford Arts Centre!

🕸️ When: Wednesday 28 October, 2pm - 5pm
📍 Where: Bradford Arts Centre, St Peter’s House, 1 Forster Court, Bradford, BD1 4TY
🎨 Who: Children aged 5+ (all children must be accompanied by an adult)
💚 Cost: Pay what you feel, with all proceeds donated to The Principle Trust Children’s Charity

Get creative with everyday scraps, repurposed stickers and colourful materials to design your very own weird, wonderful or spooky Halloween hat. Drop in at any time, let your imagination run wild and enjoy a fun, hands-on activity together!

A huge thank you to Yasmin for her continued support of The Principle Trust and her dedication to championing children’s mental health. We’re so grateful for the time, energy and creativity she gives to helping us make a difference to children and families across Yorkshire. Every contribution helps us continue our mission of making memories that last.

So, why not pop along, get creative and support a fantastic cause at the same time?

♿ For access needs or more information, please contact [email protected] in advance.

26/10/2026

A huge thank you to Beyondly for their continued support of The Principle Trust over the years!

We’re incredibly grateful for the funding and volunteer support they’ve provided, helping us make a real difference to children and families across Yorkshire. From getting hands-on to help prepare our respite homes to supporting our mission of making memories that last, their generosity means so much to us.

Thank you Beyondly, for being such a valued supporter and helping us make memories that last.

This company puts its money where its mouth is, and has planted hundreds of thousands of trees from Skipton to Madagascar!

26/10/2026

Thank you Yorkshire Post for sharing our story. We're looking forward to our next chapter and supporting even more children and families from Yorkshire that are facing life's toughest challenges.

'I lost my mum when I was five, now I've spent 15 years helping children facing adversity' - Founder Mike Davies reflects on work The Principle Trust

23/10/2026

💛 “This is my white house.” 💛

For one family, a respite break with The Principle Trust Children’s Charity meant so much more than just a holiday.

Mum shared:

✨ “I’m so grateful for this holiday. It was our first time as a family to do things together. My children are sat on the floor remembering everything they did and what they will miss when they leave on Saturday.

My son, who has autism and is partially nonverbal, was very upset when he arrived… and now he says ‘this is my white house.’

The weather wasn’t great, but we all enjoyed ourselves even in the rain. We went out on the beach for a walk every evening. It was a perfect week. We managed to do everything we wanted altogether as a family.

All I want to say is a big THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I really appreciate this holiday and will never forget this experience.”

💛 Children with complex needs like autism often find daily life challenging. Time away in a safe, accessible environment helps families relax, reconnect, and make precious memories together,without barriers.

🙏 But we can’t do it without your help.

Every donation, fundraiser, or business partnership means another family like this one can experience the joy, freedom, and peace they deserve.

👉 Get involved today at www.theprincipletrust.co.uk and help us give more families their ‘white house’ moments.

21/10/2026

🧠✨ The BIG Skipton Quiz – filling up fast! ✨🧠

Since launching a week ago, we’ve had a flurry of table bookings for our BIG Skipton Quiz.

Packed with brain-teasing quiz rounds, cash prizes, and a raffle brimming with goodies. Supper’s included too!

📅 Thursday 12th Nov 2026, doors open at 6pm
📍 Skipton RFC
✅ Teams of up to 6
✅ £12 per person – pie and peas supper included

Tables are limited and going quickly - book now to avoid disappointment!

👉 https://www.theprincipletrust.co.uk/event/the-big-skipton-quiz-2026/

The BIG Skipton Quiz is kindly sponsored by Carleton Brewing Co

Every ticket helps The Principle Trust create meaningful and lasting impact for the children and families at the heart of our charity.

19/10/2026

💛✨ IS YOUR BUSINESS LOOKING FOR A CHARITY OF THE YEAR? ✨💛

What if your business could make a lasting difference to childhood across Yorkshire?

By choosing The Principle Trust Children’s Charity as your Charity of the Year, you’ll help children facing some of life’s toughest challenges, including trauma, abuse, poverty, mental health challenges, serious illness and disability.

We provide free week-long respite breaks, giving families the chance to step away from everyday pressures, reconnect and enjoy precious time together - creating moments of joy, positive experiences and memories that last.

🌟 Why partner with us?

✅ Bring your team together through shared fundraising goals, challenges and volunteering opportunities.

✅ Make your values count by supporting a local charity creating meaningful change for children and families.

✅ Build stronger connections with colleagues, customers, suppliers and your wider community.

✅ Raise your profile by sharing your partnership and celebrating the difference you make together.

✅ See your impact come to life through the stories of the children and families your support helps.

💛 What difference could your business make?

Your support helps families find time to rest, reconnect and enjoy being a family, away from the pressures they face every day. It helps children experience new adventures, share laughter with the people they love and create positive memories to carry with them long after their break has ended.

🤝 Whether you’re planning a staff fundraising challenge, organising an event, offering regular support or exploring a longer-term corporate partnership, we’d love to work with you to create something meaningful for your business and the families we support.

✨ Could your business become a ?

📩 Get in touch with Kerry to explore how we can work together to make childhood memories that last.

📧 [email protected]

Together, we can help more children across Yorkshire experience the joy, connection and happy memories every child deserves.

16/10/2026

💙 “We returned in a happier place, feeling more able to deal with the challenges of daily life.”

Sometimes, a break away can make a world of difference.

For George and his family, everyday life can be challenging. George’s autism means family trips are often rare, as new experiences can sometimes feel overwhelming. But their respite break offered something special -the chance to relax, reconnect and enjoy simply being together, without the usual pressures of daily life.

🌟 Their week was filled with special moments, including:

🚂 A family day trip by train to Edinburgh.

🏊 Splashes, smiles and fun together in the on-site swimming pool.

🚌 George’s favourite adventure - riding on the top deck of a double-decker bus, happily singing “The Wheels on the Bus” and bringing smiles to those around him!

☀️ Sunny days in the Lakes, discovering new experiences and making precious family memories.

But the real impact goes far beyond the activities.

For families facing daily challenges, time away together can offer something truly valuable: a chance to rest, reconnect and return home feeling happier, refreshed and better equipped to face the challenges ahead.

💙This is why we do what we do.

Thanks to our incredible supporters, volunteers and Patrons, we can help more children and families across Yorkshire experience these moments of joy, togetherness and lasting memories.

Every donation, fundraising event and partnership helps us make a difference.

✨ Could you help us create more memories that last?

Visit www.theprincipletrust.co.uk to find out how you can support our work.