Haskins Forest Lodge raises over £6,000 for Naomi and Jack’s
Haskins Forest Lodge recently donated over £6,000 to its chosen Charity of the Year for 2025, Naomi and Jack’s. Staff and customers took part in several fundraising activities throughout the year, including an Easter competition, cake sale, and customer raffle.
Naomi and Jack’s provides expert care for more than 600 seriously ill children, young adults, and their families at its two specialist centres near Winchester. Its services include specialist short breaks, therapeutic and bereavement support, and end-of-life care.
Simon Hughes, General Manager of Haskins Forest Lodge, said: “We are so proud to have supported Naomi and Jack’s, it’s an incredible charity that provides the community with essential care services that make a huge impact locally. Our staff and customers showed fantastic generosity, whether they were taking part in team fundraisers, buying raffle tickets, or donating at our tills and wishing well. “Every contribution helped us reach this total, and I would like to thank everyone who got involved. Raising more than £6,000 is a brilliant result and will help Naomi and Jack’s continue its important work for families across the region.” The Forest Lodge team raised funds through a variety of ways, including Easter egg guessing competitions, cake sales, and seasonal raffles. The centre also collected contributions on an ongoing basis via till donations and the entrance’s wishing well.
Lynda Crook for Naomi and Jack’s said: “The support we have received from the entire team at Haskins Forest Lodge has been outstanding. We felt the passion for our cause and the passion the team have for supporting their community from day one. Through various initiatives, to have raised over £6000 for our hospices during our year together is nothing short of incredible.
“Not only that, the donations of wonderful plants, pots, craft items and so much more has had such a positive impact on our setting. We operate in challenging times and these funds help support continuity of service provision and ensure our families can access the services and care they so deserve. Thank you Haskins Forest Lodge. We made a difference to our families together, and it has been an absolute pleasure working with you.”
To find out more about Naomi and Jack’s and how you can support the charity, visit: https://www.naomiandjacks.org.uk/