Beaulieu Respite Raises £5,500 At Isle Of Wight Festival Fundraiser

Beaulieu Respite has raised £5,500 during a successful fundraising effort at this year's Isle of Wight Festival.

The Island charity, which supports Beaulieu House Children's Home and provides overnight respite care for children with disabilities, attracted festivalgoers with a colourful bee-themed stand and a team of dedicated volunteers.

Throughout the weekend, visitors were able to meet volunteers in bee costumes, browse themed merchandise and learn more about the charity's work supporting children and families across the Isle of Wight.

One of the most popular attractions was the charity's roaming gorilla mascot, who travelled around the festival site raising donations from festivalgoers in exchange for photos.

Funds raised by the charity help provide additional opportunities and equipment for children using Beaulieu House, including trips to attractions such as Legoland and Paultons Park, as well as parties, toys, playground equipment, sensory rooms and specialist resources.

Chairman Tony Wake said the charity had been overwhelmed by the support received over the festival weekend.

He praised the generosity of festivalgoers and thanked the volunteers whose efforts helped make the fundraiser such a success.

Mr Wake also paid tribute to Isle of Wight Festival promoter John Giddings, Caroline Giddings and the wider festival team for continuing to support the charity's biggest fundraising event of the year.

Treasurer Len Payne said the charity enjoyed a fantastic weekend and highlighted that, as Beaulieu Respite is run entirely by volunteers, virtually every pound raised goes directly towards supporting children and enhancing their quality of life.

Trustee and event organiser Catherine Kidd also thanked the volunteers, supporters and visitors who helped make the fundraiser a success.

The charity says the money raised will help continue its work supporting children with disabilities and their families on the Isle of Wight.