Category: News
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Coronavirus message from Phab
For our members and supporters, please be assured that we are continuing to do all we can at Phab to keep you updated on Club news, our holiday projects, holiday homes and challenge events during these difficult times and as lockdown restrictions change, ease and change again. We are in direct contact with Club Leaders…
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Phab Volunteer Awards at House of Lords 2019
Phab’s 2019 Volunteer Awards Reception took place at The House of Lords, Westminster, on 17th October to acknowledge the outstanding contribution to Phab from 19 very special nominated volunteers. This annual event was kindly hosted by Baroness Campbell of Surbiton DBE who is a Vice President of Phab. And John Corless OBE, Chairman of Phab,…
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New ILX Project for 18 to 25 year olds
Thanks to generous funding from the Edward Gostling Foundation, 19 young disabled people aged 18 to 25 have had the opportunity to enjoy a weekend away together with Phab. Our new “Transition Plus” Project is aimed at young people moving into adulthood and a more independent life, supporting them at a time when life is…
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Amazing Phab Projects in Schools
Last summer students and staff worked with Phab once again to deliver more exciting Phab Projects at their schools. Merchant Taylors’ and St. Helen’s Schools in Middlesex jointly hosted another residential Phab Week in April and Westminster School their own Phab Week in July – with 57 disabled young people being hosted by 91 students…
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BBC Children in Need supports Phab
BBC Children in Need has generously awarded £45,000 towards Phab’s Inclusive Living Experience Residential Projects, being the second round of funding following the amazing three-year grant made to Phab last year. Around 133 children and young people who are disabled or disadvantaged in some way are joining us once again on our exciting and challenging…
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Hospital Saturday Fund supports Phab Projects
Phab are delighted to have received a generous donation of £2,000 from the Hospital Saturday Fund towards our 2019 programme of Inclusive Living Experience Residential Projects for children and young people. The HSF has supported Phab’s ILX Projects over many years, as well as kick-starting our fundraising campaign for a new wheelchair accessible holiday home…
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Running the London Marathon for Phab
Over 250 runners, including many own place runners, chose to run for Phab in the 2019 VirginMoney London Marathon on 28th April, raising funds for Phab whilst achieving that very special goal of taking part in (and hopefully finishing!) this amazing event. After completing the gruelling challenge, the runners were welcomed to Phab’s unique reception…
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Merchant Taylors’ and St. Helen’s Phab Week
Merchant Taylors’ and St. Helen’s Schools in Middlesex hosted another successful residential Phab Week in April. Students and staff warmly welcomed 21 young people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged for a fun-packed week together. Everyone had a wonderful time enjoying amongst many other things horse riding, the climbing wall, planting a sensory garden, arts…
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Volunteer Awards at House of Lords
Phab’s annual Volunteer Awards Reception took place in the Cholmondeley Room at The House of Lords, Westminster, on October 16th to acknowledge the outstanding contribution to Phab from 20 nominated volunteers from across England and Wales. The event was kindly hosted by Phab’s Vice President, Baroness Campbell of Surbiton. John Corless, Chairman of Phab, warmly…
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Running for Phab
Rob Kelliher, a member of staff from St Helen’s School in Middlesex, is raising vital funds for Phab Kids and the Phab Club run jointly by St Helen’s & Merchant Taylors’ School by taking part in the Vitality Half Marathon in March 2019. Rob is pictured here with students and members from the Phab Club.