Hilton London Gatwick Airport, the Crawley Observer and the DM Thomas Foundation for Young People are delighted to support 7 local projects in support of young people in the Gatwick £5K Giveaway. Local charities, schools and clubs that help youth across the area were invited to apply for a share of £5,000.

“All of the applications received were such worthy causes for the local community which made it incredibly hard to choose one winner. Therefore, the team at the hotel decided that everyone could greatly benefit from these funds and awarded all applicants a share of the award”, said Kara Monteiro, General Manager, Hilton London Gatwick Airport. “We are delighted that, with the help of DM Thomas Foundation for Young People, we can support so many young people in our local community and we look forward to a continued partnership with everyone who attended today.”

Award wins:

• Carers Support West Sussex received £840 towards its Young Carers Summer Camp 2019 where young people who care for another person will be able to enjoy new activities with other young people and develop their confidence.

• XIX Crawley Squadron RAF Air Cadets were awarded £540 for new uniforms, instruments and training for its pipes and drums music band.

• Golden Lion Children’s Trust will use its grant of £840 to hire a coach for two summer outings for local children in the Crawley area: a family day in Billingshurst and a family visit to a theme park.

• St Catherine’s Hospice received £600 to provide support and counselling for young people who have experienced the death of a close family member.

• RLSS/Crawley Town Lifesaving Club’s grant of £840 will support local children and young people to develop their skills as they train in life saving.

• Rockinghorse Children’s Charity were awarded £500 to provide therapeutic activities as part of its mental health support programme for local young people to help reduce stress and anxiety and increase support networks and aspirations.

• Friends of Brooklands School received £840 towards an outdoor classroom for pupils with autism and learning disabilities, which will provide a therapeutic environment for learning.

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