Testimonials...

"it's been an incredible life-changing experience for us all."

The response from families on our programmes have been extremely positive, overwhelming at times, and we have seen enormous benefits arising from each break.

Feedback from referring professionals informs us that positive changes have occurred in their families. In particular, noticeable changes have been made on those parents who are deemed 'high risk' because of children being on the 'child protection register'.

The programmes offered are considered so innovative that they have been featured in a number of national press articles and referred to in Parliament as the model for work of this kind.

The Parents

"this break has made me realise and gain confidence in myself, knowing that there are people in the community willing to help and guide my family."

"A really special experience, you all have the most incredible energy and have revived my faith in people. A wonderful uplifting experience that will never be forgotten."

"This has been like a year's worth of pleasure rolled into a week. I would not hesitate to come back again - and again."

"(the break) brought me and my daughter closer together... showed us how life could be... relaxed, not worrying about daily routines. It was a perfect place, the children had the freedom to run and be safe."

"An amazing and refreshing week for myself and my daughter."

"Getting to know the other children and playing with them and interacting in a positive way gave my children a huge confidence boost."

"Thank you from the depth of my being."

"Wonderful experience – I enjoyed being away from the daily routine, making friends and meeting new people."

"It's been good, relaxing, very different. A dramatic change from normal life."

"The staff were fantastic."

"If there is a heaven, this is it!"

"Amazing, had a wonderful effect on my children."

"Would definitely recommend it – would like to be here longer."

"An amazing experience for me and my family and I feel very, very privileged to have been on such a moving break. It was brilliant, fantastic, positive, moving, rewarding, creative and healing – thank you!"

"My children have not stopped having fun and laughing and really enjoying themselves – this has made me very happy all week!"

"The team were wonderful."

"I felt able to really share my problems with others who understood and cared, this was a truly amazing experience to feel loved and accepted."

"This is the first break we've been on together as a family and its cool!"

"I never knew the sea was salty."

"My mum died last year and we're all sad. This holiday has helped us laugh and play again, thank you."

"I've made new friends and had lots of space to play in. At home we don't have a garden."

The Children

"it's great to see my mum relax and laugh – that makes me feel happy."

"I never want to go home, I love it here."

"It's great to see my mum relax and laugh – that makes me feel happy!"

"I love being able to play outside, I love the freedom and I love making things."

"I've never been on holiday before, it's really nice to meet new people."

"I've never seen a cow before, it's much bigger than the pictures."

"I like the way people talk to me here, I feel ok."

"It was a magical holiday because it made you [mum] smile again"

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