"For AJ, it was a genuinely life-changing experience in a positive way. He felt included, safe, and able to take part in everything at his own level."
- AJ's Mum (2026)
Come meet helpers, family and friends of Group 3 for a very special afternoon in Cheltenham! Find out more about what we do.
They'll be cake and refreshments, crafts and activities, outdoor games, a presentation of Lourdes 2026, The Music Man, and lots of chatter!
Venue: TBC, Cheltenham
Time: 2pm-4:30pm
Date: Saturday 11th July
Come to our first-ever
Meet Group 3
Click on each image to view the kids' testimonials.
Our Helpers
Our volunteer helpers come to Lourdes with HCPT Group 3 for a whole host of reasons, the main one being that the trip is just GREAT FUN!
Take a look at our helpers from 2026 - they've shared one word about Group 3
Philly
Deputy Group Leader
Philly has been coming with Group 3 since 2015! She stepped into her Deputy role in 2024.
She loves seeing how children and helpers have fun together and get to be truly themselves.
Sophie
Helper since 2025
Ruby
Helper since 2026
Isa
Group Leader
Isa have been part of the Leadership Team since 2019. She became Group Leader in 2024, with Philly as her deputy.
She absolutely loves the trip - it is the highlight of her year!
Paola
Helper since 2004
Neil
Helper since 2025
Zosia
Helper since 2026
Helen
Group Nurse
Helen's first year was 2026 - she loved it so much, she's coming back in 2027!
I loved being part of a group where through fun and trying new things, we got to see kids become bolder, braver and more adventurous everyday.
Kate
Helper since 2024
Owen
Helper since 2025
Caleb
Helper since 2026