Charity Registration No. 1065775

Chief Executive Officer, Norwich

£32,282 pro rata, up to 24hrs per week, flexible, to be discussed

Nelson’s Journey is looking for a lively and enthusiastic person to lead the team during a period of change and development. Ideally candidates should have knowledge of charity work and a proven track record in management.

Closing date: 16th December Interviews: W/c 9th January 2012

For an application pack please contact:
enquiries@nelsonsjourney.org.uk
Tel: 01603 431788
www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk

or please on the below for Covering letterJob description Application form

Pupils, Parents and Teachers Raise £602.72 at Beeston Hall School

Tim Morton, Teacher at Beeston Hall School, said ‘We raised the money from contributions from our parents, staff and some of our children collected over the course of our school production ‘Cindy’ in March. We have had a couple of families connected with the school who have experienced the loss of loved ones and we thought it right to support the work of a charity that was enhancing the lives of young people in Norfolk . It was a way of showing that we care and the talk we had helped us to understand more of what Nelson’s Journey is about. It is a great charity and we are so pleased to be able to do a small amount to help.’

CHARITY CRICKET DAY IN AID OF NELSON'S JOURNEY

Pelorus Planning and Property Consultancy are holding a charity cricket match on Sunday 4th September at Great Witchingham Cricket Club. Great Witchingham Cricket Club are up against Dreamteam - Pelorus XI! Starting at 1.30pm. Afterwards there will be a charity auction with a number of fantastic prizes such as signed sports memorabilia and leisure experiences to win, along with a barbeque to satisfy the after-match hunger! All proceeds from the event will go to Nelsons Journey. Entrance is free and everybody is welcome to come and enjoy this day and help support this very worthwhile charity. Refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon.

Nelson's Journey ‘Not Normal for Norfolk ’ Summer Comedy Ball Raises £15,350

We held our ‘Not Normal for Norfolk ’ Summer Comedy Ball on Saturday 2nd July. 300 guests attended the event at Sprowston Manor and enjoyed hosting and comedy from Karl Minns, live music from Juice, a charity auction, raffle, casino and disco. The event has so far raised £15,350 (including ticket sales) and we expect this amount to increase to £15,500 with the addition of gift aid and further donations, which is a fantastic result and these funds will go far in terms of supporting our service to bereaved children in Norfolk.

Catton Grove Primary School and Hethersett Athletic Raise £1657

Catton Grove Primary School and Hethersett Athletic have raised £1657 with pupils, a teacher, Mums and Dads taking part in running events.
 
Paul Bradford, teacher at Catton Grove Primary School, ran his 5th London Marathon in April 2011 to raise money for Nelson’s Journey. He completed the 26.2mile course in 3hr 57m 13s and raised £1357. Paul said ‘the charity was chosen as I personally wanted to run for a local charity and Nelson Journey has been involved with both groups - Catton Grove Primary and Hethersett Athletic supporting children that have lost very close family.’

COMEDIC PRODUCTION OF ‘ALLO ALLO’ RAISES £188.66

Laughing Monkey a theatre group based in Norwich , performed the stage play of ‘Allo Allo’ at Norwich ’s historic Puppet Theatre and raised £188.66 for Nelson’s Journey. Paul Allum who co-runs Laughing Monkey said: ‘we have supported other charities in the past and this year we are delighted to support Nelson’s Journey with the ‘Allo Allo’ production. Nelson's Journey is a charity of special significance to one of the members of the theatre group who was supported by Nelson’s Journey in the past and we would like to lend support and help in any way we can.’ 

COMMUNITY PATCHWORK GROUP DONATES HAND-MADE QUILT

The community patchwork group was set up in 2010 to bring people together to create patchwork quilts to be auctioned or raffled for local charities.
 
The group has kindly donated one of their beautiful quilts to Nelson’s Journey – Norfolk ’s child bereavement charity to help raise funds at their ‘Not Normal For Norfolk – A Summer Comedy Ball’.
 
The Earlham library in Norwich hosts the patchwork group on Wednesdays, sessions run from 2pm to 3:30 pm (in term time only). New members are always welcome; there is no charge and all the materials are provided. For more details about the patchwork group contact Victoria on 01603 454830.

NIDERA RAISES VALUABLE FUNDS AT CHARITY CLAY SHOOT DAY

Nidera’s UK office based in Norwich raised over £1700 at their annual charity clay shoot for Nelson’s Journey.
 
Nidera is an international grain trading and agribusiness company and for several years have held a charity clay shoot in aid of children’s charities. These have proven to be very successful and enjoyable events and to date have raised over £20,000; this year’s event was held in Norfolk at the Lakenheath Clay Target Centre, in aid of Nelson’s Journey. The event was well attended with 32 farmers taking part in the day.
 
Richard Grant, Trustee for Nelson's Journey and Farm Business Manager for Nidera said ‘it was a great day and well supported, we are delighted to be able to raise money for such a worth while cause.