FOOD, FRIENDS & FUNDS

Get together with friends, enjoy good food, great company and raise funds for children with additional needs! Hosts provide the food and instead of bringing drinks or dessert, guests are invited to donate £10 towards Growing Hope’s free therapy for children and support for families. See below for more information:

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INFO FOR HOSTS

Thank you so much for wanting to host a dinner party for Growing Hope!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@growinghope.org,uk or 07519 965200

HOSTING PACKS

Click the link below to download a PDF with all the information you need to host your dinner – click the link for the specific charity/clinic that you’d like to raise funds for. (The pack includes a QR Code to help your guests donate easily online).

Growing Hope National

Growing Hope Brockley

Growing Hope King's Cross

Growing Hope High Wycombe

Growing Hope Gateshead

RECIPE AND PARTY GAMES

This year, we’re sharing a recipe card for a delicious North African couscous dish for you to try. Laetitia, Ibrahim’s mum, says it’s one of his favourite meals!

You can also download some fun party game ideas, which include an icebreaker question, a challenge and a quiz game!

North African Couscous Recipe

Party Games

FAQs For Hosts

Does it have to be a dinner party?

No – you can do whatever you like – a breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!

How many people should I invite?

You are welcome to invite as many guests as you are comfortable with hosting.

Can I do my dinner party another time?

Yes absolutely, we’d love you to do your dinner party whenever you are able to rearrange. The links and information on the website will remain live for a couple of months.

Is there a particular time when I need to host my meal?

Anytime! We had originally thought to run Hosting for Hope just in September but we’ve decided to keep the campaign running indefinitely.

Do I only invite people who already know about Growing Hope?

Not at all – hosting for hope is a great opportunity for others to hear about our work in a relaxed way. We are a small charity with a big vision – as hosts you are helping spread the word and engage more people with our work whilst also embodying two of our core values of community and generosity.

Do I have to ask people for money? Is it best to ask before / after / during dinner?

We would recommend encouraging guests to donate during the evening – £10 is the suggested donation amount (guests are welcome to give more or sign up to become a regular giver). Just like paying the bill at the end of the meal we find that giving people a moment to scan the QR code or click on the link gives an opportunity for everyone to consider what they’d like to donate and then to make their donation. If you send the link after or before the event it’s possible that guests will forget or not get round to it!

Included in the hosting pack is a QR code for you to show / print out so that guests can easily give directly to the charity / clinic you choose to support. If people aren’t able to donate on the day then do feel free to follow up afterwards with them.

If guests aren’t in a position to donate that is totally OK – we’d encourage them to sign up to our newsletter to stay in touch.

Do hosts have to donate?

We are not expecting hosts to donate as you’re already being generous enough to host your friends.

Can guests donate in cash?

Ideally it is best if everyone gives online using the links provided. That way we can say a proper thank you to everyone who gives.

What does the money raised go towards?

Growing Hope National and each of our local clinics are registered charities (hosts are free to choose whether to support a local clinic or the national charity). We have a vision to see 20 clinics set up around the UK by 2030 – we are at the early stages on that journey with our fourth clinic launching later this year.

We receive financial support from a variety of funding sources including trust funds, grant-making organisations and individual givers. In 2020, around 40% of our income came from individual donors and events like ‘Hosting for Hope’. One-off donations and regular giving are a crucial aspect of making our local clinics financially sustainable and ensuring that children can access the therapy they urgently need.

What are additional needs?

Additional needs are wide ranging and could include a physical disability, a cognitive disability, a mental health problem or undiagnosed need that impacts participation in everyday activities. 15.5% of pupils within the education system in the UK have additional needs – Growing Hope aims to bridge the gap between need and provision by providing complimentary therapy services.

Do keep in mind that your guests may well either have a child with additional needs or know someone else who does. Confidential referrals for free therapy at one of our clinics can be made on our website HERE.

What does Growing Hope do to help?

Growing Hope’s therapy services provide assessment, followed by six-week blocks of intervention where appropriate. Our current therapy services include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech & language therapy, music therapy and children’s counselling (services can vary by clinic).

INFO FOR GUESTS

Growing Hope provides free therapy for children with additional needs. Our clinics are set up in partnership with local churches – everything we do is to grow hope for children, hope for families and hope in Jesus.

THANK YOU FOR JOINING ONE OF OUR HOSTING FOR HOPE MEALS

Donate to Growing Hope National

Donate to Growing Hope Brockley

Donate to Growing Hope King's Cross

Donate to Growing Hope High Wycombe

Donate to Growing Hope Gateshead

Can’t donate right now? Why not sign up to our email newsletter and stay up to date with all the work of Growing Hope – you can subscribe HERE.

FAQs for Guests

What will the money raised go towards?

Growing Hope National and each of our local clinics are registered charities (your hosts will have chosen whether to support a local clinic or the national charity). We have a vision to see 20 clinics set up around the UK by 2030 – we are at the early stages on that journey with our third clinic launching later this year.

We receive financial support from a variety of funding sources including trust funds, grant-making organisations and private companies. In 2020, around 40% of our income came from individual donors and events like ‘Hosting for Hope’. One-off donations and regular giving are a crucial aspect of making our local clinics financially sustainable and ensuring that children can access the therapy they urgently need.

What is Growing Hope's vision?

We grow hope for children through the provision of free therapy services such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech & language therapy, music therapy and children’s counselling.

We grow hope for families through the provision of groups for parents, carers and siblings which give them the opportunity to connect with each other and share their experiences.

We also aim to grow hope in Jesus – we offer to pray for every family and support them to access their local church community if they would like to. Please note our services are open to all individuals regardless of their background or beliefs.

Growing Hope was launched with our King’s Cross clinic in 2017 – we now run three clinics (with another launching soon) and have a vision to see 20 similar clinics set up across the country by 2030.

What are Additional Needs?

How can I get help for my child or for someone I know?

Confidential referrals for free therapy at one of our clinics can be made on our website HERE.

We are also running some free courses for parents and siblings over the summer – see HERE for details on how to sign up.