Freddie's
Friends

In memory of Freddie Appleyard.
A website to help disabled children and their families.

How you can help

If you feel that you would like to help in any way, by making a donation, helping at any of our events, or in any other way, please contact us. Thankyou x

2023-2024

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  • 2024: Sophistikate Lingerie Boutique voucher.

    Sophistikate Lingerie Boutique

    Sophistikate Lingerie Boutique raffled a £100 gift voucher donating proceeds to Freddies.

  • 2024: Ron Dearing Eurovision Sweepstake.

    Ron Dearing UTC

    Big thank you to our friends at Ron Dearing UTC for donating the money raised from their Eurovision Sweepstake to us.

  • 2024: RIP Jim Read.

    Jim and Christine Read

    We would like to thank Jason and the family of the late Jim Read who have donated an amazing £1000 to Freddie’s Friends after he passed away after a short illness in February. Jim’s wife Christine is resting near Freddie, and Freddie’s grandma and Jim used to sit on the bench for hours putting the world to rights. Jim was a lovely man and this photo was of him at Donnington on his 70th Birthday. Back with Christine now Jim we will still talk to you when we visit Freddie. Thank you again lots of love ❤️❤️

  • David Wardle

    David did a sponsored cycle and wild camp of the Hebridean Way, raising an amazing £3286 for Freddies Friends.

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    2024: Michele's coffee and fundraising afternoon.

    Michele Ditchburn

    This amazing lady and her family have raised more than £50,000 for local charities over the last 4 years, including several thousand for us.
    Today she had another coffee and fundraising afternoon at her home and donated £500 to us and also other good causes.
    We are forever grateful to you Michele, Mike and Chelsea - and also those who donate to and support their activities. We love you ❤️❤️

  • Joyce Woodhouse

    Thankyou to the family of Joyce Woodhouse. Joyce recently sadly passed away and Joanne and family donated the money raised at her funeral to Freddie’s Friends. We are sending all of our love and thanks to you all ❤️

  • Four In Hand pub

    Four in Hand

    A big thank you to our friends at the Four in Hand for continuing to have a donation tin on the bar. This month’s collection raised £47.65. Thank you Andrea ❤️

  • 2024: Chanterlands DIY Hardware support Freddies

    Chanterlands DIY Hardware are supporting our local children with a Freddies collection tin in store. Remember to support your local DIY business!