July 2010 Newsletter

THIS MONTH

On the 14th July from 6:30-9:30pm Kids Company will be taking over the Banqueting House to hold our annual Achievement Awards ceremony – a celebration in honour of the amazing achievements of our children and young people. Don’t miss out on the chance to join us for this inspiring evening event. You can buy individual tickets or a table for 8 – perfect if your CSR team would like to come along. Contact your Kids Company Account Manager or suzie.curran@kidsco.org.uk to book your seats. Canapes and non-alcoholic beverages will also be complimentary throughout the evening.

COMING SOON

The Kids Company overseas challenge season kicks off with the Mt Toubkal Morocco challenge, a trek up the highest peak in North Africa, on 23rd-26th September. As well as enjoying amazing views of the Atlas Mountains participants will have the opportunity to explore the city of Marrakech after the challenge. Contact your Account Manager or Chloe Hill (chloe@kidsco.org.uk) who is co-ordinating the event for more details or to register. Friends, family, spouses, and clients are also welcome to take part.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

On Saturday 24th July at the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane Kids Company, together with the Conspiracy for Good and Nokia, are hosting a unique mass-participation event. We are asking the public to bring along a new toy that we will give to a vulnerable child this Christmas. All the toys will be placed in a giant brain installation that represents our current Peace Of Mind fundraising campaign which aims to change the way vulnerable children are supported in the U.K.

Watch a video message from Camila for an introduction to this innovative campaign.

IN THE PRESS

BBC’s Imagine series recently featured Kids Company in their Art is Child’s Play  episode, which looks at the influence of childhood on artistic expression and features our Shoebox Art exhibition.

Camila appeared on BBC’s Question Time  answering questions posed by the audience on topical issues.