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Cherry Trees

Lifeline Impact Report 2025/2026

Cherry Trees provides specialist home-from-home respite for children with complex disabilities and meaningful breaks for their families. Its 2025/26 report marks 45 years of service, more than 700 sleepovers, the opening of Goldcrest Lodge and a fourth consecutive Ofsted Outstanding rating at East Clandon. Family accounts describe opportunities for rest, sibling time and greater confidence and independence for children.

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Cherry Trees provides specialist respite care for children with complex disabilities through daytime visits, overnight sleepovers and longer stays. Staff work with families to meet each child's needs and offer activities that encourage play, new experiences and independence. Parent and carer wellbeing events help families rest and connect with one another, while family support and a small welfare fund provide additional practical help. Services are delivered through its East Clandon home and Goldcrest Lodge. Custom geography from upload: Surrey & South East England

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 Over 700 overnight sleepovers provided during the year
Key Metric 2 89 volunteers contributed 1,631 hours
Key Metric 3 Fourth consecutive Ofsted Outstanding rating at East Clandon

Key Outcomes

  • Parents describe respite enabling rest, time with siblings and sustained family life.
  • Children developed confidence and independence through supported activities and new experiences.
  • New Goldcrest Lodge opened, extending specialist respite capacity.

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