Simon’s Heroes is incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service — the highest honour a voluntary group can receive in the United Kingdom and the equivalent of an MBE. This prestigious award recognises the outstanding work of volunteer-run organisations across the country....
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Festive spirit shines at Simon’s Heroes inaugural Abbott Antler Fun Run
On Sunday December 15th, Simon’s Heroes children’s charity held its inaugural Abbott Antler Fun Run in Tamworth Castle Grounds, bringing festive cheer and raising over £700 for their cause. The sell-out fundraising event, originally postponed due to Storm Darragh, invited participants to run or walk a family-friendly 5K while dressed...
Charity race night raises over £1800 to support local children
A charity race night, hosted by Simon’s Heroes children’s charity, has raised £1810.67 thanks to the generosity of attendees and local businesses. Held at The Globe Inn in Tamworth, the event included a fish and chip supper and an evening of betting on pre-recorded horse races. The excitement was palpable...
Punters dig deep and raise £1500 for children’s charity
A sell-out virtual horse race night at The Globe Inn Tamworth, has raised £1500 for local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. The fundraiser, hosted by Simon’s Heroes and compere Nigel Crane, on 10th November, included a fish & chip supper, 6 thrilling races, a Grand Auction and raffle. Charlotte Abbott, Chairman,...
Simon’s Heroes celebrates 10-year milestone
Simon’s Heroes children’s charity has celebrated its 10-year milestone with a special event for its beneficiaries and their families. The charity, based in Tamworth, was founded in 2013 and strives to enhance the lives of local children in need. It has processed over 90 grants to date, which has included...
Comedy night raises lots of laughs and £1200 for charity
A charity comedy night has raised over £1200 for local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. The fun-packed evening was organised by Darren Mortiboy of Mortified Live Comedy in conjunction with Two Gates Sports and Social Club, who host a charity fundraiser every year for local causes. Three top acts performed to...
Charity football match kicks off fundraising for Tamworth engineering company
Precision Technologies International (PTI) has raised a fantastic £1011 with a fun but competitive employee football match in aid of Simon’s Heroes children’s charity. It is one of a range of fundraisers organised by the company’s employees for Simon’s Heroes which is PTI’s nominated Charity of the Year for 2023. There was...
Moonpig donates £2000 to local children’s charity
Moonpig, the UK’s leading online greeting card and gifting platform, has generously donated £2000 to local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. The donation marks the opening of Moonpig’s new 9200 sqm production facility in Tamworth, which opened in the summer and will provide many new jobs once it is fully operational....
Home Bargains unveils its new store in Tamworth and donates £2000 to local charity.
Discount retailer, Home Bargains, has generously donated £2000 to Simon’s Heroes children’s charity, to celebrate the opening of its latest store at Ventura Park in Tamworth. The store opened on 26th March and marked the occasion by handing over a cheque to members of the charity. “We are thrilled to...