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Over the past seven days, something truly special has happened. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, and the power of match funding, The Principle Trust Children’s Charity has raised an amazing £15,463 through the inaugural Big Give Small Charity Week campaign. We simply couldn’t have achieved this without you. Every person who donated, … Read more

The latest report from the Children’s Commissioner for England paints a stark picture of children’s mental health across the country. For the first time, more than one million children in England had an active referral to mental health services in a single year. Referrals have almost doubled since 2018 – 19, with demand continuing to … Read more

At The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, we believe every child deserves the chance to make happy memories with the people they love most. For the past 15 years, we’ve been providing free respite holidays to children across Yorkshire who are facing adversity, including poverty, trauma, abuse, serious illness, disabilities and mental health challenges. These breaks … Read more

We are delighted to announce that Liam Burton, founder of Leeds-based roofing company Roof Spec, has officially joined The Principle Trust Children’s Charity as a Patron. Liam brings with him not only more than 20 years of business experience but also a genuine passion for supporting children and families facing challenging circumstances. Through his new … Read more

We are delighted to announce that Tom Cockerham, founder of TAC Electrical, has become a Patron of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. Tom joins our growing network of passionate business leaders who are committed to helping children and families across Yorkshire facing some of life’s toughest challenges. We are incredibly grateful for his support and … Read more

At The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to rest, recharge and create happy memories with their family, especially during difficult times. That’s why we are delighted to announce a new partnership with four leading Yorkshire mental health charities: Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, Leeds Mind, Bradford District and Craven … Read more

Mark your calendars and get your pint glasses ready because the much-loved Settle Victoria Hall Beer Festival is returning from Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th August 2026 and it’s shaping up to be the best one yet! Hosted at the iconic Settle Victoria Hall, the world’s oldest music hall, this popular annual beer festival brings together … Read more

We are absolutely delighted and incredibly grateful to announce Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar as a Patron and Children’s Mental Health Ambassador for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. Yasmin has quietly supported the charity over the past couple of years, and it means so much to officially welcome her into the charity family as we continue our mission … Read more

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, taking place from 11th – 17th May, is encouraging people across the UK to “Take Action” for better mental health – a message that deeply resonates with everyone at The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. For many of the families we support, everyday life can feel overwhelming. Families facing trauma, poverty, … Read more

Two inspiring supporters of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity have gone the extra mile , quite literally,  by taking on the TCS London Marathon 2026 and raising an incredible £10,659 to support children and families across Yorkshire. Thanks to their amazing fundraising efforts, 17 families will now be able to enjoy a much-needed week-long respite … Read more