Special Draws

21&Co is a parent-run charity supporting and offering services to children and young people with Down’s syndrome and their families, from birth to adulthood.

All our services are funded through private donations and generous grants like yours. Among other services, 21&Co run monthly weekend family events where whole families can come together – parents, grandparents, siblings and other relatives, meet each other or strengthen existing friendships. These events include farm visits, music events, baking parties, zoo visits, theme parks and barbecues etc. We do not like to charge for these events and your grant will enable us to carry on making them free for at least the next year for which we are very grateful.

The Muscle Help Foundation is a small national charity delivering a unique wish-fulfilment model, tirelessly supporting the cherished dreams and aspirations of children and young people (8-28yrs) in the UK living with Muscular Dystrophy and allied neuromuscular conditions and making those Muscle Dreams a reality.

This donation will help contribute towards a mix of both virtual and in-person Muscle Dream experiences for young people. It will directly support the wellbeing of between approximately 15-20 beneficiaries, improving confidence and self-esteem but also giving an increased sense of hopefulness as well as establishing a powerful shared identity that connects vulnerable families together.

The HealthBus Trust is an award-winning charity delivering mobile, specialist healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Bournemouth and surrounding areas, providing nursing care, health checks, wound care, blood tests, sexual health services, and support with medication and appointments in a safe, person-centred, and non-judgemental environment.

With this generous support, we can provide essential diabetes screenings, blood tests, and ongoing assistance to help individuals manage their condition. Alongside medical care, we also deliver tailored education about the dangers of untreated diabetes and the benefits of healthy eating, even within the challenges of homelessness. Our outreach team works closely with patients to build trust, provide practical advice, and promote small but meaningful changes in diet and lifestyle.