The Newman Holiday Trust
''The Newman Holiday Trust is a UK-based charity which provides respite holidays for children with a variety of special needs.
Introduction
Established in 1981, the Trust began by running a one week summer holiday for children with special needs. The Trust now provides holidays for over 120 disabled children aged 4-16 each year, in various locations around the UK. Due to the high level of skilled care they require or financial circumstances, the children selected for these breaks would not otherwise receive a holiday. The holidays provide a range of fun activities in a safe and supported environment and use a care ratio of one helper to one child at all times.
The Trust is an entirely voluntary organisation and owes its success to over 200 people who dedicate their free time to helping these children. This voluntary structure ensures that every penny raised goes directly towards a child’s holiday.
Bouncy Castle World Record
On July 6th 2006, seven volunteers from The Newman Holiday Trust broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time bouncing on a bouncy castle at Priory Woods School & Arts College, Middlesbrough.
The World Record holders are:
- Karen Byer (Keogh at the time)
- Edmund Couldrey
- David Fallon
- Michael Keogh
- Paul McLean
- David Ottley
- Thomas Williams