Dear Friends,
,
September is always a busy month here at FSW as children return to school and parents are faced with the challenges that this brings. As the new term starts with children moving into new classes, we are seeing an increase in the number of referrals coming through from schools.
The highlight for our families in September is the weekend at Dalesdown at Dial Post near Horsham. We had 12 families stay with us for the weekend, with a wide range of activities taking place. There were opportunities for the families to try their hand at archery, thanks to the Rev James and Rev Lucy Hollingsworth and their helpers. Focusing on a theme of festival, the families enjoyed time outdoors, as well as opportunities for crafting and Saturday evening songs and games around the campfire.
We were also pleased in September to hear that the Diocese has reinstated the FSW support grant of £36,000 for the next financial year. This is a great help to our finances, and we are very pleased that the Diocesan Board of Finance has been able to reinstate the grant.
Finally, as we are celebrating, we are grateful for all of you who donate food and money at Harvest time and through the year. The food donations at Harvest help us keep the food bank stocked for at least the next 6 months and is essential to our work.
Martin Auton-Lloyd , FRSA, CEO
Office tel: 01273 832963
Website: https://www.familysupportwork.org/