Kids' Village chosen as charity for Asian Business Chamber awards
An ambitious charity aiming to build the UK’s first holiday village providing free breaks for children with critical illnesses is the chosen charity for the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce awards night.
The awards night is set to take place at the ICC in Birmingham on Saturday, 30 November, followed by an after-party at Malmaison from 11pm until late.
Kids’ Village was founded by the Fletcher family, when Gary and Claire Fletcher’s daughter Sam, was diagnosed with cancer aged nine.
During this time, the family visited a place in America called ‘Give Kids the World Village’ which inspired them to create a similar experience in the UK.
A local farming family donated a piece of land in the Staffordshire countryside, and The Village is now set to include 10 lodges and a central facility, supporting more than 4,000 people each year.
The charity recently announced their first lodge has been secured by a generous six-figure donation from a local family trust.
They are now aiming to raise £5m to build the UK’s first holiday village offering respite breaks to critically ill children and their families.
ABCC president Omar Rashid said: “We are honoured to support Kids' Village as our chosen charity for this year's Awards Night.
“Their mission to create the UK's first holiday village offering free respite breaks for children with critical illnesses and their families is both inspiring and essential.
“The dedication and passion behind this project, led by the Fletcher family, resonate deeply with our values at the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce.
“We are proud to contribute to such a meaningful cause that will provide comfort and joy to thousands of families during their most challenging times.”
Katrina Cooke (pictured), CEO of Kids’ Village, said: “We are delighted to have been selected as the Asian Business Chamber’s charity of the year.
“The money raised will go towards our £5m capital appeal to build Kids’ Village which will be the UK’s first holiday village exclusively for critically ill children and their families to enjoy a much-needed holiday, free of charge.
“We look forward to working with the ABCC committee and members to raise awareness of Kids’ Village and raise vital funds.”
Sponsorships for this event are still available, with headline sponsorship priced at £10,000+VAT and award sponsorships priced at £3,500+VAT.
Other sponsorship opportunities start from £1,500+VAT. Tickets are priced at £120+VAT for both members and non-members.
