Charlie’s Star Charity

25/08/2026

We had an amazing night on Saturday at the Victory Club in Indian Queens Cornwall. The night was full of community spirit and raised an incredible £2,000!

Today we had the cheque donation and the amazing team are planning another Bingo night for November. Keep your eyes 👀 out for the poster folks!

24/08/2026

⏳ THIS SATURDAY! 👗🥾

FROM LARKHILL WITH LOVE 💜

This Saturday, 29 August, we’ll be pulling on our trainers, throwing on the ballgowns & walking in memory of a very special little boy. 🌟

Charlie Burns was just 10 years old when he tragically passed away. He was part of the local Larkhill military family & 15 years later, his memory continues to inspire something incredibly special.

To mark 15 years since we lost Charlie, we are re-walking his final journey — from his home in Larkhill to Salisbury District Hospital.

But this is Charlie’s Star… so naturally we’re doing it in BALLGOWNS! 👗😂
And yes, there will be fundraising buckets too! 🪣💷

💜 WE NEED YOU!

There’s still time to SIGN UP & WALK WITH US — you can tackle the whole route or join us for part of the journey.

🏁 START: The Packhorse, Larkhill
📍 STOP 1: New Inn, Amesbury
📍 STOP 2: The Bridge, Upper Woodford
📍 STOP 3: Wheatsheaf Inn, Lower Woodford
📍 STOP 4: Salisbury Market Place
🏁 FINISH: Salisbury District Hospital

Don’t fancy walking? You can still make a huge difference by sponsoring us.

Every pound raised helps Charlie’s Star Charity fund £500 respite breaks in Cornwall for bereaved families who have lost a child, giving parents & siblings precious time together away from the pressures of everyday life — a peaceful bubble where they can rest, talk, cry, laugh & begin to find a way forward together.

So dig out the ballgown, tutu, prom dress, cape — or whatever fabulous creation you can find — & join us for what promises to be an unforgettable day. 👗🥾🌟

👉 SIGN UP TO WALK:
www.charliesstar.org/?p=1116

💷 DONATE / SPONSOR US:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/ballgownsandbuckets

Even if you can’t join us, £5, £10, £20 or whatever you can spare will help us turn Charlie’s final journey into hope & smiles for another bereaved family.

Please SHARE, SIGN UP & DONATE. 💜

This Saturday, we walk from Larkhill with love — for Charlie. 🌟

22/08/2026

What a fantastic Fun-raising Bingo Night at Indian Queens Cornwall ! 🎉🌟

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came along, bought books, took part in the raffle, helped behind the scenes & supported Charlie’s Star Charity. 💜

There was plenty of laughter, some very serious bingo faces 😆, lots of ‘I only needed one!’ moments and, of course, those all-important shouts of BINGO! (even if mine was a little late) 😂

But what made the evening even more special was seeing an amazing community coming together to support our little charity. We were absolutely blown away not only by the incredible amount of money raised, but also by the individual offers of support, help & opportunities that came from people in the room. That kind of community spirit means more to us than we can ever properly put into words. 🌟💜

Every penny raised helps us continue Creating Hope & Smiles for bereaved families who have lost a child by providing our fully funded respite breaks in Cornwall.

We really couldn’t do what we do without the amazing people who support us, champion us & help open doors for Charlie’s Star. Thank you for making it such a brilliant night and for showing just how powerful a community can be when it comes together. 🥰

And a very special thank you to those behind the scenes that arranged, baked, set up and gathered the amazing prizes🫡 without you all we could not make it happen. 💜🌟

21/08/2026

🎉 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎉

Get those dabbers ready and your eyes down for a brilliant FUN-raising night in support of Charlie’s Star Charity! 🌟💜

📍 Indian Queens Victory Hall
🚪 Doors open: 6pm
👀 Eyes down: 7pm

🎟 Books £7
💷 Extra cash flyer £2
🚪 Door entry just 50p
🎁 Raffle
☕ Refreshments available
💵 Cash only please

Come along, bring your friends & family and enjoy a great night of bingo, laughs and fundraising for a local charity supporting bereaved families who have lost a child. 💜🌟

… we’ll see you TONIGHT! 🌻✨

18/08/2026

There are some partnerships that mean more than words can ever express, and our relationship with SUDEP Action: Making every epilepsy death count is one of those. 💜

We are incredibly proud to work so closely with SUDEP Action, a charity that has been such a huge part of our journey since we lost our gorgeous Charlie.

Over the years, we have been honoured to raise tens of thousands of pounds in Charlie’s memory, supporting SUDEP Action and the incredible work they do, including EpSMon.

Every penny raised, every conversation started and every bit of awareness created is a step towards preventing another family from having to endure the unimaginable heartbreak of losing someone they love to epilepsy.

We owe SUDEP Action so much. They have helped us turn the pain of losing Charlie into something positive — giving us a way to honour his beautiful life while helping to protect others.

Charlie will always be at the heart of everything we do at Charlie’s Star, and our promise to him is that we will never stop raising awareness, supporting vital research and doing whatever we can to create hope and smiles for other families. 💜⭐️

Together, we hope that one day no family will have to experience the devastating loss of a precious child to this silent killer.

Please take a moment to learn more about the amazing EpSMon app and the difference it can make: sudep.org/epsmon-app/

With love and gratitude,
Jan and Baz
💜⭐️

“We are incredibly proud to have raised tens of thousands of pounds over the years in support of SUDEP Action and EpSMon, in memory of our gorgeous little boy, Charlie, and all of our precious purple angels.

Every pound raised and every conversation started, gives us hope that together we can prevent more families from experiencing the heartbreak of losing a loved one to this silent killer. We will continue to do everything we can to raise awareness, support initiatives like EpSMon, and help drive research forward in the hope that one day there will be a cure for epilepsy.” (Jan & Barrie Burns, co-founders of Charlie’s Star)

Learn more about EpSMon: sudep.org/epsmon-app/

10/08/2026

Affordable Accommodation
Yes, our 2027 Cornwall holidays are seriously affordable — but that doesn’t mean you’re getting a rubbish caravan or a rubbish holiday! ❤️

We keep our prices low for a reason: Charlie’s Star Charity wants this caravan BOOKED.

Every public booking helps us fund FREE 7-night respite breaks for bereaved families who have lost a child. 🌟

So you get a fantastic, affordable Cornish holiday… and your booking helps another family when they need it most.

☀️ 2027 BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE! ☀️
📍 Newquay Bay Holiday Resort, Cornwall

🏡 WHAT YOU GET
🛏️ 1 double & 2 single beds
🐾 Pet-friendly — up to 2 well-behaved dogs
🔥 Central heating
📶 FREE Wi-Fi
📺 Smart TV
🏖️ Close to the beach
🌊 Beautiful Porth Valley location
🗓️ 7-night stays

And Newquay Bay Holiday Resort has some brilliant facilities too, including heated indoor & outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, bar & eatery, shop and easy access to Cornwall’s beaches, coastal walks and surf schools.*

💰 ONLY £100 DEPOSIT
Secure your 2027 dates with a £100 non-refundable deposit.

Even better, you don’t need to pay the final balance until 14 days before your holiday, giving you plenty of time to spread the cost. 🙌

❤️ HERE’S THE REALLY IMPORTANT BIT…

When you book this caravan, you’re not lining someone’s pockets. Your holiday helps create a holiday for a bereaved family.

Every public booking supports Charlie’s Star Charity and helps us provide fully inclusive respite breaks for parents and siblings following the devastating loss of a child.

🌟 You get a holiday. You help give another family a bubble of hope.

Summer holidays and the most popular weeks will go first, so don’t leave it too late.

👇 CHECK 2027 PRICES & AVAILABLE DATES
http://staticvan.uk/112138

🐾 Dogs welcome | 🌊 Cornwall | ❤️ Supporting bereaved families

Affordable? YES.
Crap? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
Making a difference? EVERY SINGLE BOOKING. 🌟

Please SHARE — even if you can’t book, your share could find the family who can. ❤️

*Some resort facilities/passes may carry an additional charge and are available through guest services.

06/08/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it onto my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Lisa Scott, Gail Tilley, Jane Ballam, Rosemary P Williams, Irene Ferguson

04/08/2026

Transforming steps into hope. 🌟

On Saturday 29th August 2026, the community will come together for Ballgowns and Buckets—a 20-mile charity walk in memory of Charlie Burns, marking 15 years since his passing.

Charlie and his family were a local military family who lived in Larkhill when sadly he passed away at Salisbury District Hospital. They founded Charlie’s Star Charity in his memory to support families facing the heartache of losing a child.

Organised by Charlie’s Star Charity, this event raises crucial funds to provide fully funded respite breaks in Cornwall for bereaved families navigating the loss of a child. Each break costs £500, offering a peaceful space for families to rest and process during unimaginable grief.

How you can get involved:
* Walk with us: Register for just £10 and walk the full 20 miles or a shorter stretch.
* Dress up: The theme is formal wear, capes, or tutus—with spot prizes for best dressed!
* Corporate Support: Gather a team from your workplace to walk, network, and give back.
Let's use our steps to make a tangible difference.
👉 Register your place here: www.charliesstar.org/?p=1116

The Route
Start: The Packhorse Larkhill
The New Inn - Amesbury
The Bridge Upper Woodford
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Lower Woodford
Salisbury Marketplace
Finish: SDH - Radio Odstock