Charity Number 1187246
A very big THANK YOU to the Milborne Port Team of Johnsons Linen – Stalbridge for supporting HNT via their local Community Initiative.
https://www.jsg.com/about- us/sustainability/our-communities/
Their generous donation will go to providing continuing support to those under HNT’s banner.
Hidden Needs Trust Concert
Following a fantastic concert in January 2026
We are doing it all again on
Saturday 23rd January 2027
Featuring Take That tribute band
at
Westlands Entertainment Venue
Yeovil BA20 2DD
Start 7:30pm Tickets £25
Tickets Available NOW from Westlands Reception
or
Online @ Westlands
Upcycling of donated household/family donations.
For lager items (furniture etc) please make contact in the first instance to ensure requirements and suitable storage capacity.
Please note "No electrical goods of any size or type can be accepted" due to insurance restrictions.
What a fantastic evening
with an amazing choir at
Sherborne Abbey -
Then onwards to
The Cross Keys where the singing continued.
Total Funds Raised
£1851.14
The monies have now been shared equally between the two charities,
Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles
and
Hidden Needs Trust
A Big Thank You to all who supported.
Please help HNT to continue helping those affected by SEN by “Donating to HNT” Your support is much appreciated.
September 2021
Rachel Goodfellow's Multi Marathon Challenge "46 Marathons in 46 Days"
April 6th - May 21st 2023
funds raised for families with additional needs young people and for Rotary’s Charity Foundation.
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), young people under the age of 25 with learning difficulties, their families, carers, and the specialist educational providers that support them in Dorset and Somerset.
Mike McLaughlin - "Given the Edge" in conversation with HNT's Founder Rachel Goodfellow
Wild Shark Swim Club
5 Long Cross
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8QP
June 2026
DORSET SWIMMERS QUALIFY FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS!!
We are thrilled to announce that two of our swim club's talented swimmers have qualified to compete in the Special Olympics GB (SOGB) this August 2026 in Birmingham. This is a fantastic achievement and a proud moment for our Club and communities!
Wild Shark Swim Club is a Shaftesbury-based SOGB affiliated swim club which was created this year to support those with intellectual disabilities in swimming.
“The lads have been swimming with us a while now with the dream of making it to the Special Olympics and this year they got that dream. We couldn’t be happier for them” says Coach, Lorah.
Sam Craddock (18) lives in Dorchester, and says “I am excited for the competition and to be in the Special Olympics. I am going to do my best swimming and try really hard to make people proud”.
Jake Binns (22) lives in Shaftesbury and says “I have been trying to get to the Special Olympics for 8 years. I love to swim and it helps my confidence and makes me feel proud”
Wild Shark Swim Club are holding a Summer Party on Sunday 12th July from 1200 till 1500 on the Barton Hill green and the Lido outdoor pool, Shaftesbury, SP7 8QA at which they will be raising awareness and funds for Sam and Jakes competition. Free entry, and everyone is welcome.
There is also a GoFundMe campaign, raising funds to help support the visit to Birmingham.
All donations, small and large are most welcome.
HNT has made a donation, please join us and help Sam and Jake achieve their dream.
December 2020
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