Your donations are enabling Ned's Fund to make grants to the charities we support so they can continue to make a difference via some amazing projects. You can read all about the amazing work the charities do below.
Sussex Cricket Foundation
The Sussex Cricket Foundation set up its Champions Fund in 2021, to help financially support talented players within our boys & girls’ pathway to fulfil their potential. The fund helps support parents with programme, equipment, and travel costs to remove barriers from players accessing the game.
To date through funds raised by the Foundation and support from partners such as Rathbones, the fund has supported 11 players totalling £9,000.
Gary Wallis-Tayler, Community Cricket Director, said:
“I am thrilled to be working in partnership with Ned’s Fund to help financially support players through our Champions Fund. The fund was created to help remove financial barriers and to support talented players within our boys, girls or disability cricket pathways.”
Ned's Fund founder Jo Marsden, added:
“I’m thrilled to be working in partnership with the Sussex Cricket Foundation to support their Champions Fund. Ned’s Fund exists to help young people find their path through life, whatever that may be. Cricket, where individual talent and teamwork are equally important, provides the perfect setting for personal development as well as sporting excellence.”
To date through funds raised by the Foundation and support from partners such as Rathbones, the fund has supported 11 players totalling £9,000.
Gary Wallis-Tayler, Community Cricket Director, said:
“I am thrilled to be working in partnership with Ned’s Fund to help financially support players through our Champions Fund. The fund was created to help remove financial barriers and to support talented players within our boys, girls or disability cricket pathways.”
Ned's Fund founder Jo Marsden, added:
“I’m thrilled to be working in partnership with the Sussex Cricket Foundation to support their Champions Fund. Ned’s Fund exists to help young people find their path through life, whatever that may be. Cricket, where individual talent and teamwork are equally important, provides the perfect setting for personal development as well as sporting excellence.”
Go Live Theatre Projects (formerly Mousetrap Theatre Projects)
Go Live Theatre Projects is a theatre education charity, established in 1997. Its remit is to provide access to outstanding theatre productions and the performing arts for marginalised and vulnerable young people and families. Through a range of creative learning projects in schools and community settings, experienced drama practitioners provide an opportunity for young people to learn new skills, take risks, broaden their horizons, develop self-confidence and raise their aspirations. During Covid, Mousetrap is running its programmes online as we await the reopening of theatres.
Go Live Theatre Projects is thrilled to be supported by Ned’s Fund, whose values and ethos match our own. Susan Whiddington CBE, the former Chief Executive said, "We feel incredibly fortunate to have been chosen by Ned’s Fund for support of our Change Your Tune project, as we know the huge difference it makes not only for young participants, but for the entire school community. It’s wonderful, too, to find such a positive, engaged, caring and supportive funder!”
golivetheatre.org.uk
Go Live Theatre Projects is thrilled to be supported by Ned’s Fund, whose values and ethos match our own. Susan Whiddington CBE, the former Chief Executive said, "We feel incredibly fortunate to have been chosen by Ned’s Fund for support of our Change Your Tune project, as we know the huge difference it makes not only for young participants, but for the entire school community. It’s wonderful, too, to find such a positive, engaged, caring and supportive funder!”
golivetheatre.org.uk
Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation
Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation is a youth education charity who inspire and enable healthy living, educational attainment and social inclusion for children and young people facing disadvantage.
We use the power of cricket and sports, outdoor recreation and our unique historic setting of Arundel Castle Cricket Ground to inspire and enhance the education, health and development of disadvantaged young people.
We believe that all young people should have the best possible opportunities in life, to be able to thrive and develop academically, physically and emotionally through their school years and beyond. Our aim is to give young people the tools and confidence they need to learn, grow and succeed. Our unique programmes engage young people in sports, learning and social experiences, enabling them to overcome barriers, discover new possibilities and realise their aspirations.
Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation was formed and registered as a charity in 1986 and works alongside The Friends of Arundel Castle Cricket Club. Over the years the charity has focused strongly on supporting young people from the most deprived areas and particularly inner London boroughs where the need has been greatest.
The Foundation also delivers a well-established Special Educational Needs and Disability Programme which supports young people from more than 40 schools, with a range of learning and physical disabilities, as well for those with hearing and visual impairments.
The last strand of the Foundation’s work is to provide cricket and outdoor recreational opportunities to young people in West Sussex, again with strong emphasis on those facing disadvantage in whatever form that may be.
With 32 years experience, we have a track record and are well-qualified and experienced in supporting the development of young people. We aim to give confidence and raise self-esteem through a series of activities and skills which will give young people a better chance of success and happiness in the future.
Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in West Sussex has provided the home for our charitable programmes. Our unique, world famous setting enriches our educational projects and leaves a lasting impression on the young people who visit us.
We use the power of cricket and sports, outdoor recreation and our unique historic setting of Arundel Castle Cricket Ground to inspire and enhance the education, health and development of disadvantaged young people.
We believe that all young people should have the best possible opportunities in life, to be able to thrive and develop academically, physically and emotionally through their school years and beyond. Our aim is to give young people the tools and confidence they need to learn, grow and succeed. Our unique programmes engage young people in sports, learning and social experiences, enabling them to overcome barriers, discover new possibilities and realise their aspirations.
Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation was formed and registered as a charity in 1986 and works alongside The Friends of Arundel Castle Cricket Club. Over the years the charity has focused strongly on supporting young people from the most deprived areas and particularly inner London boroughs where the need has been greatest.
The Foundation also delivers a well-established Special Educational Needs and Disability Programme which supports young people from more than 40 schools, with a range of learning and physical disabilities, as well for those with hearing and visual impairments.
The last strand of the Foundation’s work is to provide cricket and outdoor recreational opportunities to young people in West Sussex, again with strong emphasis on those facing disadvantage in whatever form that may be.
With 32 years experience, we have a track record and are well-qualified and experienced in supporting the development of young people. We aim to give confidence and raise self-esteem through a series of activities and skills which will give young people a better chance of success and happiness in the future.
Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in West Sussex has provided the home for our charitable programmes. Our unique, world famous setting enriches our educational projects and leaves a lasting impression on the young people who visit us.
“We are extremely grateful to Ned’s Fund for their hugely generous donation to this programme. On meeting Jo Marsden, the Founder of Ned’s Fund and Ned’s Mother, I was immediately struck by her incredible passion to make sustainable and life-changing impacts on young people. We share their ethos and are thrilled to be partnering up on this exciting new venture”.
Tim Shutt , Director of the Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation
www.arundelcastlecricketfoundation.co.uk
Tim Shutt , Director of the Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation
www.arundelcastlecricketfoundation.co.uk
Ocean Youth Trust South
Ocean Youth Trust South is an award-winning charity which uses Adventure Under Sail as a personal development opportunity for young people aged 11-25, the majority disadvantaged or vulnerable in some way.
The charity takes young people to sea in their beautiful 105-foot sailing vessel, Prolific, to develop confidence, teamworking, communication, resilience, the ability to cope with new situations and deal with setbacks, and much more. Young people sail as active crew members and can earn sailing qualifications - but it can also be an opportunity to make friends with others facing similar problems at home or at school.
The charity takes young people to sea in their beautiful 105-foot sailing vessel, Prolific, to develop confidence, teamworking, communication, resilience, the ability to cope with new situations and deal with setbacks, and much more. Young people sail as active crew members and can earn sailing qualifications - but it can also be an opportunity to make friends with others facing similar problems at home or at school.
Ocean Youth Trust South works in partnership with mainstream and special schools, local authorities, youth groups and other charities, offering voyages for a very wide range of groups such as young carers; looked-after children; young people struggling in education or excluded from school; victims of crime, bullying, abuse, domestic violence or neglect; young people who may be unemployed or homeless; individuals with physical or learning difficulties, emotional or behavioural problems or issues with their mental health; young people living in families affected by alcohol or substance abuse; and more. There are also places for individuals as well as those from organised groups, and for people who may not be enduring major problems but are nevertheless at risk of not fulfilling their potential. In school holidays there are some voyages for mainstream young people who can afford to pay for their own places - for Duke of Edinburgh's award residentials, or a challenging outdoor adventure for people whose lives may otherwise be largely spent indoors staring at a screen.
The aim with all of OYT South's voyages is to help young people to develop the skills to succeed in life. JP first sailed with OYT South at the age of 13, when he was really struggling. As an adult he made this video to explain how the sailing had helped him turn his life around:
Snow-Camp
Snow Camp is the UK's only charity using a unique combination of skiing, snowboarding and vocational opportunities to support and empower inner-city young people. Snow Camp plays a key role in motivating and inspiring young people from communities with high levels of deprivation, enabling them to gain qualifications and to develop key life-skills.
Snow Camp is passionate about providing an alternative approach to engage young people by providing an energising environment at artificial ski slopes in the UK in order for them to build relationships and gain employment. Snow Camp’s programmes require initiative, individuality and courage. And therein lies the attraction and the challenge, providing a much-needed complimentary service to youth organisations working closely with those in local authority care, the youth justice system and excluded from education.
Young people can gain their accredited Snow Life Award, ASDAN in Sports & Fitness Certificate, Safeguarding and First Aid Certificates, BASI and Snowsport England/Scotland instructor qualifications and an NVQ in Activity Leadership through their programmes. Thus noticeably improving their CV.
Furthermore, for every hour on the slopes, the same amount of time is spent in life-skills sessions which have been planned to help young people reflect upon the skills they are demonstrating whilst learning to ski or snowboard – namely perseverance, commitment, listening, patience and overcoming fear as well as learning how to respond to challenges, deal with peer pressure and setting goals for their future. All of which are essential skills young people need in order to deal with the problems they may face in their everyday lives.
Snow Camp is passionate about providing an alternative approach to engage young people by providing an energising environment at artificial ski slopes in the UK in order for them to build relationships and gain employment. Snow Camp’s programmes require initiative, individuality and courage. And therein lies the attraction and the challenge, providing a much-needed complimentary service to youth organisations working closely with those in local authority care, the youth justice system and excluded from education.
Young people can gain their accredited Snow Life Award, ASDAN in Sports & Fitness Certificate, Safeguarding and First Aid Certificates, BASI and Snowsport England/Scotland instructor qualifications and an NVQ in Activity Leadership through their programmes. Thus noticeably improving their CV.
Furthermore, for every hour on the slopes, the same amount of time is spent in life-skills sessions which have been planned to help young people reflect upon the skills they are demonstrating whilst learning to ski or snowboard – namely perseverance, commitment, listening, patience and overcoming fear as well as learning how to respond to challenges, deal with peer pressure and setting goals for their future. All of which are essential skills young people need in order to deal with the problems they may face in their everyday lives.
Jamie's Farm
Jamie’s Farm acts a catalyst for change enabling young people at risk of social and academic exclusion to thrive and engage more fully with education, at home and in their community.
In September 2018 to August 2019 Jamie’s Farm worked with 1,424 vulnerable young people.
For more information about Jamie's Farm and their brilliant work please have a look at just some of their photos below and also their website.
In September 2018 to August 2019 Jamie’s Farm worked with 1,424 vulnerable young people.
For more information about Jamie's Farm and their brilliant work please have a look at just some of their photos below and also their website.
"Jamie’s Farm has really valued and enjoyed the partnership with Ned’s Fund over the last year. It is always great to work with a like-minded organisation who put young people first enabling them to succeed at the forefront of their work. I have especially enjoyed working with Jo and find her passion for helping young people infectious and admire her hard work and determination in getting Ned’s Fund up and running, she is a very special person. We look forward to working together again this year and going forward."
jamiesfarm.org.uk
jamiesfarm.org.uk