Welcome to The Cheerful Sparrows Thanet Charity
Since its origins during the Boer War, The Cheerful Sparrows Thanet Charity has been a beacon of hope for those in need. From supporting families in crisis to enhancing patient care in the Cheerful Sparrows Wards at QEQM Hospital, our mission is to uplift and assist the vulnerable members of our Thanet community.
We offer tangible support where it’s needed most – whether that’s providing essential items for hospital patients to improve their comfort and dignity, or aiding local families with essentials that many of us take for granted. From school shoes for children to household appliances for families, every contribution we make is aimed at creating positive, lasting changes.
Yet, our journey is far from over. As the last remaining branch of the original Cheerful Sparrows, we are dedicated to continuing this legacy of compassion and support. But we need your help. Whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, your support makes all the difference.
Join us in making a real impact in the lives of those around us. Because together, we can turn small acts of kindness into waves of change.
Our Mission
To help anyone in Thanet who is in exceptional need by providing essential items
Patients in the Male and Female Cheerful Sparrows Wards in the QEQM Hospital Thanet
By 1939 The Cheerful Sparrows Thanet Charity had raised almost £25,000 of which £20,000 went towards building the Margate General Hospital. As a thank you, and as a constant reminder, the Cheerful Sparrows Ward was named.
We continue actively to support the Cheerful Sparrows Ward at QEQM with items that may help the day to day comfort of patients and the running of the ward, such as shampoo, soaps, shaving foam, combs, razors, toothbrushes and toothpaste. To combat the heat in the summertime we provided large standalone and handheld fans and, for the patients’ belongings, small bedside trays. The patient notes are kept tidy in bed end holders sourced from the Charity’s funds and our recent purchase of a Sara Stedy Aid has proved invaluable. In helping improve patient mobility, the staff are now able to transport immobile patients to the toilet and bathroom faciities, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity. Moreover, using the aid, the patients have been able to get to quiet areas to talk to their families and the doctors. Staff report that patient morale and well-being have improved as a result.
