Simon's Heroes

17/06/2026

💙 Supporting Dexter’s Independence and Family Adventures 💙

We’re so happy to have been able to help Dexter and his family access specialist equipment that has made everyday life easier, safer and more enjoyable.

The support has opened up new opportunities for family adventures and helped Dexter gain greater independence. Read more here:

Simon’s Heroes is delighted to have funded a Firefly We Go Mobility Pushchair for six-year-old Dexter Jordan Taylor from Tamworth, helping him and his family enjoy greater freedom, inclusion, and independence in everyday life. Dexter was diagnosed with epilepsy at just 21 months old and later diag...

11/06/2026

💙 Creating a Safer Future for Wyatt 💙

We’re delighted to assist Wyatt, an 8-year-old with complex additional needs, by funding a specialist wheelchair and repairs to his garden fencing, helping to keep him safe both at home and when out in the community.

These vital improvements have given Wyatt greater freedom and his family valuable peace of mind.

Read more here…

At Simon’s Heroes, we are proud to support children and families facing extraordinary challenges, and recently we had the privilege of helping eight-year-old Wyatt Allen-Williams from Tamworth. Wyatt has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, severe learning difficulties, and is...

09/05/2026

From the Chairman:

Yesterday, fellow charity trustee Kelly Prescott and I had the incredible privilege of attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate our charity, Simon’s Heroes, being recognised with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

This award reflects the dedication, compassion and hard work of all our members — past and present — who have supported the charity over the years, and it was a real honour to represent them.

It was truly an unforgettable day. We were blessed with beautiful weather, wonderful company and a fabulous lunch. Special guests included HRHs William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Zara Tindall, Peter Phillips, Monica Galetti and Spud Man 😉

We enjoyed music from two military bands, watched the Grenadier Guards in action and explored the stunning royal gardens. A wonderful afternoon tea was served in marquees set across the palace lawns, making the whole occasion feel even more special.

It was a privilege to spend time in the grounds of such a historic place, where kings, queens and so many notable figures have walked before us.

Simon’s Heroes continues to make a meaningful difference to families in our local community, thanks to all our supporters, donors and members, while also creating lasting friendships and bringing me a great sense of personal fulfilment. Yesterday was another very special highlight in that journey.

Charlotte Abbott.

23/04/2026

🏃‍♂️ London Marathon – One Final Push! 🏅

This Sunday, Kurt Bartlett, one of our committee, will be running the London Marathon to raise vital funds for our charity 💙

Kurt is very close to reaching his fundraising target, and with race day almost here, every last donation really counts.

Simon’s Heroes suppors children and families, and your support will help make a real difference 🙌

🙏 Please donate if you can and help Kurt hit his goal before he hits the start line!

👉 Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/kurt-bartlett-5
Let’s get Kurt over the line — both on the road and in fundraising 💙👏

Help Kurt Bartlett raise money to support Simons Heroes

29/03/2026

A *BIG* thank you 🙏 to all those shoppers at Asda who had a go on spin the wheel yesterday! We raised £236 for the charity 🥳. A big thank you also to Toni at Asda for making it happen. 🙌

01/03/2026

💛 What a night! 🎬

Our A Question of Entertainment Charity Quiz Night was a huge success, raising an incredible £1,000 for Simon’s Heroes thanks to the amazing support of our community, volunteers, hosts, and local businesses.

A special shout out to The Comedy Junction for bringing the entertainment and to Coton & Hopwas Social Club for their fantastic hospitality and support on the night 👏

We’ve shared a full write-up from the evening — including thank yous to everyone who helped make it such a brilliant event.

👉 Read the full story here:

We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent Charity Quiz Night – A Question of Entertainment, which brought together supporters, friends, and local businesses for a fantastic evening of fun, laughter, and fundraising at Hopwas Social Club. Thanks to the incredible generosity and enthusiasm...

28/02/2026

🌟 Grand Opening Celebration! 🌟

We were thrilled to join in the celebrations for the grand opening of Liberty Jamboree’s brand-new facility in Lichfield! 🎉

Liberty Jamboree, a fantastic charity who empower young people of all abilities through inclusive support, activities, and opportunities, have created a brilliant new space for their community — and we’re proud to have played a part in making it happen.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Simon’s Heroes contributed to the project by funding brand-new turf for the outdoor area, giving young people a great space to enjoy, and providing Evacuation Chairs to help ensure that the building is safe and accessible for everyone. ♿💚

A huge well done to the entire Liberty Jamboree team on this incredible milestone — we can’t wait to see the positive impact this youth club will bring to local young people and their families! 🙌💫

27/02/2026

🎉 We’re all set for tomorrow night! 🎉

We can’t wait for our SOLD OUT Charity Quiz Night – A Question of Entertainment at Hopwas Social Club! 🙌

It’s going to be a fantastic evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, great food, and lots of entertainment — and we’re so grateful to everyone who’s booked to join us. It’s going to be a brilliant night! 🎬✨

A huge thank you to Jabba and his team at Coton & Hopwas Social Club for hosting us and supporting the event — we really appreciate everything you’ve done to help make it happen.

We’d also like to say a massive thank you to the amazing local businesses who have generously donated raffle prizes for tomorrow night:

⭐ Asda
⭐ Portobello Tamworth
⭐ W.h gaytons & sons
⭐ SnowDome
⭐ Statfold Country Park
⭐ Visit Conkers
⭐ Tamworth Football Club
⭐ KP Luxe

Your support means so much and helps us continue the work we do 💛

If you’re joining us tomorrow — bring your quiz brains and your best team spirit… we’re looking forward to seeing you all! 🙌

15/02/2026

We are looking forward to attending next Saturday!

The best "Sunday Night" motivation we can give you? Knowing THIS is happening next Saturday. 🍻❓

​We’re officially counting down to The Big Community Quiz at Drayton Manor Cricket & Social Club aka the PIP Club. If you’ve been before, you know the energy in these photos is what it’s all about—Tamworth’s best charities, sports clubs, and local legends all packing into one room for a serious bit of trivia and a few beers.

​The status report:
✅ Questions are written (and they're tricky).
✅ The £500 minimum prize pot is ready to go.
⏳ Only 4 team spaces left.

​Don’t be the group watching the updates on Facebook next week wishing you were there. Get the group chat moving and grab a spot for your team of 5. You'll be in good company with the likes of Simon's Heroes , Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre and Heart of Tamworth being there.

​Message us now or call/text 07970 906557 to secure a spot. 📞

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10/02/2026

🌟 A HUGE Thank You to Co-op Church Street! 🌟

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing team and customers at Co-op Church Street, who have donated an incredible £1,000 to Simon’s Heroes from their ongoing book sale! 📚💙

What started as a small table has grown into a fantastic book stand, and thanks to everyone’s support, Co-op Church Street have now donated just over £2,000 to our charity from the book sale. And, the great news is, they have pledged to keep going.

This generosity helps us continue our mission of supporting local children in need, providing life‑changing help right here in our community. 🌈✨

To all the staff who keep the book sale going, every customer who has picked up a book and those who have donated used books —thank you. Your kindness is truly making a difference. 💛

Tamworth Co-operative Food