This year marks the 35th Anniversary of Scotts and to mark this significant milestone, we hosted a special afternoon tea on Wednesday 2nd April in The Barn. Thirty guests, including trustees, students and supporters of the charity, came together to celebrate the remarkable journey and achievements of the past 35 years.
Jill Scott MBE, founder of Scotts Project Trust said, "It is truly heart warming to see how far we have come since our inception. This celebration is not just about looking back at our achievements but also about appreciating the unwavering support from our community and envisioning a brighter future for all of our people." The event was a day of reflection, celebration and inspiration, highlighting the positive impact Scotts Project Trust has had on the lives of those it serves.
To also mark the occasion the students, residents and staff gathered under the beautiful cherry tree outside the hall. The tree was planted by His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester on 30th July 1998 to celebrate the opening of the newly refurbished Hall.
May we take this opportunity of wishing you - our supporters, donors, students, residents, families and staff a very Happy Easter!
Events & Fundraising
We have some great events and initiatives coming up this year which we hope will continue to boost our profile and help raise essential funds for our charity. Everyone is welcome to come and join us - and if you would like to volunteer please let us know 💚
We are delighted to announce that this year, the Scotts Dragon Boat will be sponsored byCHS Networks who have agreed to paddle hard and raise funds for Scotts.
Neil Schwemm, Managing Director said, "Its an honour to support Scotts and we cant wait to get out there and paddle together to raise funds for the great cause" . We will share updates as the team prepare including their fundraising efforts over the next few months 🙏
Our sincere thanks to The Tunbridge Wells Operatic & Drama Society (TWODS) for supporting us again this year, providing tickets to our residents and students to see their new musical Annie.
Half term matinee and evening performances EVERY DAY at 2pm and 7pm
Huge thanks to Tonbridge Bowling Club for their ongoing generosityand support of Scotts!
The fantastic Elvis tribute, Scott Elvis - returned to the club in February for a night of singing and dancing. The evening was organised by Scotts HR Manager, Sharon and thanks to the generosity of the members at the event raised a fantastic £700 🎉
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Hilden Grange Preparatory School are pulling out the stops to raise funds for Scotts!
We are so grateful to be chosen as Hilden Grange School’s charity of the year.
The children have been wonderfully creative, organising a variety of events to support us, including a delightful Charity Fair where they made traditional fete style games including the human fruit machine!
We were warmly welcomed to set up an information stand, and our students baked some delicious biscuits that raised over £100. Altogether, the event raised an incredible £1243, and we couldn’t be more grateful! 👏🙏
Some of the money raised will be going towards the Scotts garden renovation project which is underway.
Looking Ahead...
Mark your calendar - The Christmas Fair is coming to Scotts this November!
We are delighted to confirm that we will be hosting a fantastic Christmas Fair in aid of Scotts in the Hall on 22nd November.
Organised by Scotts supporter Caroline Buck, there will be over 20 craft stalls laden with fantastic Christmas gifts.
Its never too early to be planning for Christmas!
We are currently planning a Christmas Wreath Workshop. We anticipate the event will be in late November - more details to follow in the next e-news.
Volunteering and Fundraising for Scotts
Whether you're eager to volunteer at one of our events, embark on a personal fundraising adventure, or create a special fundraising page for your birthday, wedding, or sponsored event on our exclusive Just Giving platform, please get in touch with Karen Wallin, Fundraising, Community Engagement & PR Manager Karen Wallin
In Memoriam
Patricia Banes 1939-2024.
Graham Funnell, Scotts Residential Care Manager said, "Patricia was a wonderfully warm and gentle human being. I was lucky enough to be introduced when Scotts looked after her son, Graham Banes, who was also a gentle soul with a charming sense of humour.
We are so grateful to Patricia's friends and family for donating to Scotts in her memory.
Colonel John Alistair Clemence CBE, TD FCA 1937-2025.
John was a generous supporter of our charity for many years. His unwavering commitment made a significant impact on the people for whom we care.
We are deeply touched to have been chosen to receive donations in John’s memory and send our sincerest condolences to John's friends and family.
Help make a positive impact whilst keeping a loved one’s memory alive.
A gift in memory is a lovely way to remember a loved one through a donation dedicated in their name. Whether you wish to donate directly or in lieu of flowers or create a fundraising event in their honour, the funds donated help make such a positive impact on our charity. For more information about giving in memory - Please contact Karen Wallin
You can make a lasting impact with a regular donation 💚
£10 per monthcould help us fund new vital materials and resources to help our session leaders inspire our students.
£15 per month could help us fund a new wheelbarrow or new tools for our gardening group helping them to work outside and improve both their mental health and understanding of the natural world.
£20 per monthcould help us fund new musical instruments allowing the students to be creative with different sounds, while improving their co-ordination and attention span as well as for their motor skills and social and emotional connections.
£30 per month could help us fund new sensory equipment to help reduce anxiety and overstimulation by using soothing lights, sounds, and textures.
If you are a UK tax payer, don't forget to say YES to reclaiming Gift Aid - this means we can claim an extra 25p of every £1 you raise from HMRC. If you donate via cheque, cash or bacs you can complete our online Gift Aid form here If you donate via our online donate button you will be asked to tick the box to Gift Aid your donation.
📢 We can also reclaim gift on small donations of under £30! So if you are fundraising for us, or make a donation to us of under £30 we can reclaim a further 25p for every £1.