Parents / Children
June
Information sessions begin to happen to explain a little more about HCPT Group 3.
Sept
First children’s visits happen. Isa, the Group Leader, and Angus, one of our Deputies, visit the children and parents in their home. This is an opportunity to get to know the children more, chat to the parents and address any questions or worries.
Oct-Jan
Angus continues with children’s visits and will likely visit once or twice more, to get a deeper understanding of the child.
Feb
First Helper training weekend - the helpers will visit the children in small groups, in their home, to get to know them and ask any questions.
March
Second Helper training weekend and our Whole Group Meeting. The whole group gathers together at Bettridge school to hand in anything needed for the trip and to hear travel details, and any other important information.
April
We travel to Lourdes! The dates for our trip in 2025 are 19th-26th April.
Helpers
June-Sept
Information sessions begin to happen, both in person and virtually, for new helpers that are interested in joining us.
Oct
Helpers begin to sign up and commit to the trip
Nov
Fundraising launch online, to begin our fundraising for our trip!
Dec
Christmas Bucket Collections - our largest fundraising event happens as we shake a bucket on the streets of Cheltenham and Gloucestershire! Last year, we raised £3,000!
Feb
First Helper training weekend - a chance to meet together, get to know one another, the children we are taking and learn more about what happens out in Lourdes
March
Second Helper training weekend - further training and activities to prepare for our trip. We meet all the children and their families together - it’s the first time the whole group is together!
April
We travel to Lourdes! The dates for our trip in 2025 are 19th-26th April.