Family Stories

At The Principle Trust, we believe every child deserves the chance to heal, grow, and make precious memories, especially those whose lives have been shattered by unimaginable tragedy. Recently, we welcomed a family referred to us by Three Nines Children’s Charity. This family has been through heartbreak no family should ever face. Tragically, almost two-year-old … Read more

At The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, we are privileged to hear first-hand just how life-changing our respite breaks are for families. Recently, Scarlett’s Grandma shared their beautiful experience after staying in one of our accessible holiday homes at White Cross Bay. Scarlett has a long-term disability and complex needs, so finding a peaceful, accessible place … Read more

At The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, we believe every family deserves the chance to pause, reconnect, and create memories that last a lifetime. For Sam and her daughters, their recent respite break provided exactly that. With a wide age range between her daughters, everyday life brings different challenges and needs. This holiday gave them a … Read more

We’re happy to work alongside Chellow Heights School, a special needs Primary School in Bradford supporting children with disabilities and additional needs. We were thrilled to receive a testimonial and some photos from a family referred for a holiday with us by our Partner, Chellow Heights School. Recently Leighton and his Grandparents enjoyed a holiday … Read more

North Yorkshire County Council Children’s Services came to us with a family who seemed very much in need of a break away after difficult circumstances caring for their disabled son. Their little boy cannot walk or communicate and requires constant care. He is reliant on his mother and father to care for him, which means … Read more

Karen and Alex’s family story was brought to us through Embrace – a very special charity we are lucky enough to be partnered with to support children and families. Embrace work to support children and families who are victims of serious crime. We learnt about Alex, only 10 years old, when his mother was murdered. … Read more

Although our usual connections to families are recommended through special partners, occasionally we receive requests direct from families themselves. We received a handwritten letter on A4 paper describing the story of mother, Anne, and seven-year-old Emily. Emily was a model pupil at school and described as carefree and happy with lots of friends and always … Read more

We received a request for a holiday via another charity, who explained the circumstances of the Thompson family. The child’s mother cared for her husband, who suffered badly from a painful condition called fibromyalgia. Simultaneously, she worked hard to raise and care for their child, a toddler with complex health problems. Caring for loved ones … Read more