The Fred Foundation

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Gilbert runs for The Fred Foundation. !

7 October 2024

On Sunday 13 October, Gilbert Ellacombe ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon for the 4TH TIME FOR The Fred Foundation. He did the run in 2 hours 18 minutes.

Gilbert, the husband of The Fred’s founder, Felicity Ellacombe, says that this will be the absolute last time, but I am not sure I believe him.  

Like many runners, he does not have to run for charity, but he ALWAYS does it for The Fred – not just a PB!

Gilbert ran to raise money to help families with autistic children who have complex needs receive the specialist education and support they so desperately need.

Even more poignant in the light of the brave BBC documentary shown a couple of weeks ago. Spotlight – I Am Not OKAY. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0023db6/spotlight-i-am-not-okay-spotlight

If you could sponsor Gilbert, on the link below, the families we support would really appreciate it. We are a very small charity, but we do our absolute best and every single penny goes straight to the families

Thank you.

Lucinda, Felicity and GILBERT XX

  www.justgiving.com/page/gilbert-ellacombe-running-for-fred  

Recent quotes!

28 September 2022

‘Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your charity helped my son. He is verbal and excelling in life. Your funding helped me win a tribunal to give him the support he needed. Thank you!!!’ ANON

‘We will never forget how much your charity helped our J xx’

Sponsor Fred’s dad

27 September 2022

Many of you will know that this charity was named after Fred, who is the first child we helped. Although Fred no longer receives any funding from us, he is happily ensconced in a great school, his amazing family remain constant supporters and fundraisers. In less than 2 weeks time, on Sunday October 9th Duff, Fred’s dad, will be running the Royal Parks half marathon on behalf of The Fred Foundation. No matter how fit you are it is always an effort to get geared up for such a long run, and he is making this effort because he knows how tough a couple of years it has been, for fundraising but most especially for our families. Please support us by sponsoring him via the link below. (All funds raised go to our families, minus a tiny amount for our accountant!)                              


https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/duff-borer1

Duff’s running The Royal Parks Half Marathon (Fred’s Dad)

24 September 2022

I first ran the Royal Parks Half for The Fred Foundation 10 years ago and this year I’ll be doing it again.  The course hasn’t got any shorter and I don’t seem to be any younger but I’m still proud to be running for The Fred.  

The  charity, inspired by my son Fred, has been supporting autistic children with complex needs and their families since 2007.  

It helps fund education programmes that allow autistic children with complex needs to reach their potential through individualised, specialised programmes that match their needs instead of a ‘one size fits all’ approach.  Education is the only commonly accepted intervention for autistic children with complex needs and in every case, the early years are critical to finding that child again and unlocking their world. 

The recent pandemic has highlighted, with sometimes heartbreaking results, how lack of the right support can cause immense suffering, not only to children with complex autism, but also their families.

Please donate what you can here – it will help The Fred Foundation and also inspire me to get round!

THANK YOU!

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally
secure.  Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to The Fred Foundation and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

CABINET OFFICE DISABILITY SURVEY

9 April 2021

Cabinet Office Disability Survey to develop a National Strategy for Disabled People – ends 23 April 2021 – please contribute

It is important that we all contribute to the UK Disability Survey if we possibly can. It seeks the views of disabled people, carers, parents or as someone with an interest in disability issues.

“https://disabilityunit.citizenspace.com/cabinet-office/ukdisabilitysurvey/”

LUCINDA AND GILBERT ARE RUNNING THE ROYAL PARKS HALF FOR THE FRED!

28 March 2021
Felicity Ellacombe writes ‘Lucinda and Gilbert are running for Fred in the Royal Parks Half Marathon on the 11th April. This will be the first fundraising event we have been able to hold for a year, due to Covid. Both of them will be running in their home areas instead of through the Parks. If you would like to support them here are the links.

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/LucindaMarsdenBorer
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Gilbert-J-Ellacombe

Our families have been having a tough time during the pandemic and sadly we have not been able to help them very much. Lucinda has described the problems very clearly in one of her recent posts.’

“Many autistic children with complex needs keep their lives rigid and routine-led to help them feel in control of a world they do not understand. Families have suffered greatly during the pandemic because their autistic children/young people, often with very little speech and learning disabilities, do not understand why they cannot stick to the routines that help them feel safe. If you have autism with complex needs – and will never understand what a virus is – you think it’s your mum, dad or caregiver stopping you doing all your usual activities. Can you imagine the impact of this on parents (the majority of them single) for months on end trying to cope with their children’s pain and lack of understanding every single day alone with no break – often sleep deprived?

Many neurotypical people will have mental health issues due to Covid, but at least they know why it’s happening and what a virus is.

I will be thinking of a particular person as I run/walk/stagger. Many of you may have read about the despair of a friend Olga Voronina/Freeman who loved her autistic son with complex needs SO dearly, but was taken to the brink during Covid. I will be thinking of Olga, my Fred and all of the families who’ve suffered so much during Covid – and continue to do so. Every donation goes straight to the families via The Fred Foundation and nothing is swallowed up by admin costs. Not many charities can say that.” x

Lucinda is running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for The Fred Foundation on Sunday 14th October! Anything at all you can spare?

24 September 2018
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fredfoundation

“Across the country many autistic families are struggling as the extreme financial cuts in social care and education bite harder every day. Children and young people are not even getting the education the State is obliged to provide by law without a fight. Parents are often so worn-down by the day-to-day caring of their children with complex autism that they cannot fight a fight that often ends up in court”…please click my link below to read more Anything you can spare very gratefully received xx

UK.VIRGINMONEYGIVING.COM

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