Thank you to the Coastal Choir
Last month, Thanet’s very own Coastal Choir held a spring concert and we were lucky enough to be the recipients of their fundraising. Their amazing voices raised an impressive £643 in aid of Cheerful Sparrows Thanet. It was a wonderful evening and we’re very grateful to all who attended for their donations.
A talk and a thank you
Back in May two of our trustees, Ruth Farmer (Vice Chair) and Jane Williams (Treasurer), were invited by North Thanet Trefoil Guild to speak at their Open Evening, in front of an audience of invited guests. We enjoyed the evening, as we’re always willing to talk to interested organisations about our work – and were … Read more
AGM 2026
This year we’ll be holding our AGM on Monday 13th July at 10.30am in our usual meeting space at Secure Systems, Manston. Attendance is by invitation only.
Coastal Choir fundraising concert
Great news – we’re very happy to announce that the wonderful community Coastal Choir will be performing a concert to support Cheerful Sparrows. You can expect a wonderful evening filled with glorious singing, and it’ll help raise much-needed funds to support our work across Thanet. WHEN: Saturday 16th May at 7pm WHERE: Holy Trinity Church, … Read more
Thank you Thanet Roadrunners
Earlier this month the Thanet Roadrunners, the district’s friendly road-running and athletics ‘club for all’, held a quiz night and our Chair Peter Silver went along to join the fun. At the end of the night he was delighted to pick up a cheque for money raised for Cheerful Sparrows – a wonderful £360!! We’re … Read more
Help Cheerful Sparrows win £1000
We’re pleased to share that there’s a new way to support our work… nominate us in a prize draw! Anyone can nominate us to win £1000 in one of the Benefact Group‘s regular Movement For Good charity draws. The group regularly gives away its profits to support good causes. You can nominate at any time … Read more
Thank you film fans!
Back in December we were lucky enough to be chosen as recipients for The Palace Cinema Broadstairs‘ Christmas Collection. The generosity of filmgoers who went along to enjoy festive favourites including It’s A Wonderful Life and Christmas Karma raised £182.39 to support Cheerful Sparrows. Our huge thanks go to Corinna, Simon and the team at … Read more
Merry Christmas to QEQM
Recently we dropped off some goodies for the hard-working staff in the two Cheerful Sparrows-sponsored wards at QEQM hospital in Margate. We wanted to show our appreciation for their dedication and commitment, caring for patients all year round. Wishing them a warm, happy festive season!
Generous Tesco shoppers
On Saturday we did a Christmas collection at Tesco in Westwood Cross, accompanied by the wonderful Thanet Glee (part of Glee Club UK) singing cheery festive songs and carols to spread the Christmas spirit. We were bowled over by the generosity of the shoppers – many thanks to everyone who donated.
Dickens Fellowship donation
Our Chair Peter Silver recently received a generous donation from The Dickens Fellowship in Broadstairs, from funds raised at the Dickens Murder Mystery event the organisation held in October. He joined them at their December meeting to receive the cheque for £300 and give a short talk about our charity’s work and history. The Fellowship … Read more