The Charlie & Carter Foundation "CCF"

15/10/2026

Today candles will be lit around the world for the Wave of Light, a global act of remembrance for babies gone too soon.

We are sending love to everyone who is remembering a beautiful child and thinking "what if".

Light a candle at 7pm and know we are all with you and sending you strength and love today and always.

15/10/2026

Last month we said goodbye to a good friend of the charity, Bill.

Bills support goes back to the early days with Charlie and Carters Nana at the market and Bill donating his spare change into our bucket! He will always be remembered for being so kind and thoughtful with a big heart.

From everyone here at The Charlie & Carter Foundation we would like to send our deepest condolences to Bills wife Barbara and family. Thank you to all of their family and friends for their very generous donation of £379.40 collected in his memory at the funeral.

It is because of kind-hearted people like yourselves that we can support so many inspirational families in Charlie and Carters name, and for this we will be for ever grateful.

Again, Thank You from the bottom of hearts 💙

14/10/2026

Happy heart day to our inspirational Ambassador Kaylee! 💙💙

Kaylee made history 39 years ago by becoming the first baby in the UK to successfully receive a heart transplant at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.

Charlie & Carter’s Mammy & Daddy first heard about Kaylee when they were in hospital with Carter, her story gave them so much hope, she truly is a miracle!

They met up together after Carter lost his battle and they instantly formed a bond and became very good friends. Kaylee wanted to get involved with us and she kept to her word! We will always remember how Kaylee and her Mam Carol, worked so hard through the pandemic making ‘Funky Masks, made with love’ to help raise funds for us!

Kaylee said “I'm now 39 year's post transplant. Firstly to all my Family and friends thank you for all your love, support & generally putting up with me.
Secondly, thank you to all my Medical Team at Freeman. You are all so special & who are more like family than just Medical Professionals.
Thirdly, to my Donor Family. Thank you for making that decision 39 years ago to save my life, when your family was going through such a difficult & sad time. You are always in my thoughts. 🥰❤️
I volunteer at The Charlie & Carter Foundation "CCF" on a Wednesday afternoon at their charity shop in South Shields. I love it & I wanted to be part of their team since meeting Sarah & Chris Cookson. Knowing their story & what the foundation was all about. I wanted to give them my everything to be part of their team, because this is truly an amazing charity that deserves so much recognition for their community.
The team at CCF are amazing & I'm really proud of each & every one of them who makes this charity a beacon of hope for many families in our region.”

Organ donations can transform lives, please do have the conversation with loved ones, this could be the best gift you ever give to someone.

Kaylee, we are so proud of you, keep on being you, lots of love from all your friends at The Charlie and Carter Foundation! 💙💙

12/10/2026

Halloween is nearly here and to celebrate we have a spooktacular raffle! 💙🎃 👻💙

Up for grabs is a hamper full to the broom of treats not tricks, with 4 tickets to Cineworld Cinemas including food vouchers, 4 complimentary vouchers to The Dunes, South Shields for 1 soft play entry or 1 game of 10 pin bowling, and lots of sweet treats!

Tickets are just £2 each and the winner will be announced on 26th October. Prize to be collected or dropped off near South Shields.

Don't ghost us, click the link below to get your tickets! 👻

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/raffle/spooktacular-raffle-

Raffle - Halloween is nearly here and to celebrate we have a spooktacular raffle! Up for grabs is a hamper full to the broom of treats not tricks, with 4 tickets to Cineworld Boldon including food vouchers, 4 complimentary vouchers to The Dunes, South Shields fo...

11/10/2026

Imagine having to make the decision to go to work in order to pay the bills or be with your child who needs you while they are in hospital?

For many of the families we support this is a decision they have to make as they need to pay the bills but want to be with their child while they can.

This is why we exist; we can take away some of the financial stress allowing parents to be with their children when they need them most. 💙💙

www.thecharlieandcarterfoundation.co.uk

09/10/2026

Christmas Pyjama Day!

❄️Let's Get Cosy for The Charlie and Carter Foundation! ❄️

Gather your friends, classmates, colleagues or team members and join us for a festive day of fun, fundraising and fabulous Christmas outfits!

On 17th December 2026, we invite everyone to take part in Christmas Pyjama Day in support of The Charlie and Carter Foundation.

How to Take Part
It's simple:

🎄 Wear your best festive pyjamas, Christmas jumper or Christmas dress
🎅 Donate £2 to The Charlie and Carter Foundation
✨ Have fun and spread some festive cheer

We want to see elf onesies, Santa suits, Grinch jumpers, Christmas pyjamas and festive accessories. The more festive, the better!

When?
📅 Thursday 17th December 2026
⏰ All Day

Can't do that date? Choose your own so you don't miss out!

Email Laura to register your business or group on [email protected]

https://thecharlieandcarterfoundation.enthuse.com/cf/christmas-pyjama-day

08/10/2026

Have you ever wondered what your donations mean to our families? 💙💙
That £10 you sponsored a friend, that ticket you bought to one of our events, that regular gift you kindly make each month?

This is what it means:
"We were very lucky to get help when our son was alive which took a huge weight off our shoulders. We will never forget your kindness and compassion and generosity.
Unfortunately, our nightmare came true and our son passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at home. You paid for our groceries and electric and again we just want to say a huge thank you to you. Some people don't understand that monies stop soon as a child dies.
If it wasn't for your kindness and generosity I really don't know how we would have got food and electric.
Once again you eased a huge burden you are all amazing we can't thank you enough and we appreciate everything you have done for our family.
There are no words that will adequately describe the difference you made to our family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

www.thecharlieandcarterfoundation.co.uk

07/10/2026

What can you get for £3?
💙A cup of coffee?
💙A magazine?
💙Some sweets?

Could you swap one of these a month to help us support families caring for children with life limiting illnesses?

Our families worry about having to cut down their working hours or even leave their jobs to be with their child in hospital.
But your kind donations all add up and allow us to take some of this pressure off.

Could you donate just £3 a month, become a Friend of Charlie and Carter and make a difference?

https://thecharlieandcarterfoundation.enthuse.com/cf/become-a-friend-of-charlie-and-carter

06/10/2026

HOW CAN CHANGING YOUR BILLS HELP CHARLIE & CARTER FOUNDATION? 💜💙💙

1️⃣ Message Debbi for a free, no-obligation bill review.
2️⃣ Debbi checks whether bringing eligible household services together with UW could benefit you.
3️⃣ If you choose to join through the Charlie & Carter Connector link and meet the qualifying conditions, UW contributes up to £150 to the Foundation.

That’s it. You don’t add £150 to your bill. You don’t have to make a separate donation.

You simply see whether UW works for your household — and Charlie & Carter could benefit too.

Click the link below or contact Debbi McCulla on 07768 553744. 💗

connectors.uw.co.uk/CN-WCN3

05/10/2026

Halloween is nearly here and to celebrate we have a spooktacular raffle! 💙🎃 👻💙

Up for grabs is a hamper full to the broom of treats not tricks, with 4 tickets to Boldon including food vouchers, 4 complimentary vouchers to The Dunes, South Shields for 1 soft play entry or 1 game of 10 pin bowling, and lots of sweet treats!

Tickets are just £2 each and the winner will be announced on 26th October. Prize to be collected or dropped off near South Shields.

Don't ghost us, click the link below to get your tickets! 👻

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/raffle/spooktacular-raffle-