Charity and Community
Welcome Break Charitable Fund
The Welcome Break Charitable Fund has been set up to give back to the communities in which Welcome Break operates in. For every £1 donated to the Welcome Break Charitable Fund, 65p is donated to Macmillan Cancer Support, 30p is donated to Community Projects and 5p to Disaster Funding.
Our Vision
The Welcome Break Charitable Fund envisions vibrant and thriving communities where individuals of all backgrounds are empowered to reach their full potential.
We aim to make a meaningful impact by fostering education, promoting improved emotional well-being, and supporting local efforts in sports, arts, STEM advancement, and opportunities.
We are committed to rallying behind the needs of our team members who are dedicated to improving the lives of others in their communities.
Our Mission
The mission of the Welcome Break Charitable Fund is to provide essential grants to organisations that address the educational, mental health, and tangible needs of our served communities.
We prioritise projects that align with our Vision, have a significant local impact, and focus on supporting various vulnerable groups, including individuals with additional needs, older persons, disadvantaged youth, LGBTQIA+ community, and refugees and migrants.
By upholding our principles, we aim to create lasting positive change, enhance community well-being, and ensure that resources are channelled effectively to those in need.
Macmillan Cancer Support
From 2023, our main charity partner is Macmillan Cancer Support. We will be raising money for Macmillan who support those living with cancer by providing physical, financial and emotional support.
We will also be making donations to Macmillan through our Welcome Break Charitable Fund, for every pound donated to the Welcome Break Charitable Fund, 65p is donated to Macmillan Cancer Support, 30p is donated to Community Projects and 5p to Disaster Funding.
Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland.
BBC Children in Need
Welcome Break has supported BBC Children in Need since 2007 and we have raised over £5.8million!
BBC Children in Need makes sure that every child has the childhood they deserve – and the support they need to thrive.
We are committed to working with Children in Need in the run up to their annual appeal night to support charities and projects in every corner of the UK, that support children and young people to feel and be safer, have improved mental health and wellbeing, form better, more positive relationships and be given more equal opportunities to flourish.
Friends of the Cancer Centre
For 35 years, Friends of the Cancer Centre has been dedicated to making a real and meaningful difference to cancer patients and their families across Northern Ireland. The charity is here to enhance the quality of patient care and support through its life-changing and life-saving work and does this by funding additional nurses, supporting local research and providing practical support, such as financial grants, which help families through a difficult time. Our sites based in Northern Ireland will continue to support throughout 2023.
Community Funding
The Welcome Break Charitable Fund has been set up to give back to the communities in which Welcome Break operates in. For every £1 donated to the Welcome Break Charitable Fund, 30p is donated to Community Projects.
Applications to apply for Grants is now open, closing on 12th November 2023.