A charity which provides respite breaks for disadvantaged families is extending its services by opening a new respite home on the Yorkshire Coast.
The holiday home, which is based at Primrose Valley Holiday Park on the outskirts Filey, has been purchased by Yorkshire children’s charity, The Principle Trust, which provides respite breaks for children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, have life-limiting conditions, mental health issues, or who have experienced poverty, trauma, abuse.
The first family to stay at the new holiday home were Gabi and Nathan Matthews, whose eldest son Jacob has complex health issues, including Spina Bifida, ADHD and Hydrocephalus, a condition which causes fluid to build up on the brain.
Following a particularly challenging year, Jacob and his parents felt emotionally burnt out and needed some space and quality time to help reset Jacob’s sleep pattern and emotional wellbeing.
Gabi, 34, commented:
“Nathan and I both work full time and Jacob’s little brother Jonah is only two years old, so juggling our full-time jobs and family life around Jacob’s needs can be really tough.”
“Watching our boys dig happily on the beach and having the time to relax together in a safe space was just what we needed.”
The family were referred to the charity by Bradford Inclusive Disability Service (BIDS), which supports children with disabilities, their families and carers.
BIDS Manager Emma Fawcet added:
“We’ve been referring families to The Principle Trust for several years and the impact of the respite breaks they provide cannot be overstated.”
“For children who are disadvantaged, disabled or poorly, it’s an opportunity to spend quality time as a family, escape their everyday troubles and create valuable, happy memories.”
Launched in 2011, The Principle Trust was set up by Yorkshire businessman Mike Davies, MBE. Inspired by his own traumatic childhood, Mike established the charity in order to provide free respite holidays to children experiencing long term, life threatening or limiting illnesses disabilities, mental health issues or social deprivation. Since then, the Trust has provided respite breaks for 5400 children at its holiday homes in Blackpool and The Lake District.
Respite Manager, Helen Greaves said the purchase of the new home was made possible by the generosity of patrons and supporters:
“Having a lodge on the east coast will make it easier for families across the Yorkshire region to access a much-needed respite break.”
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