In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the team at Cygnet Manor in Shirebrook has successfully presented a substantial cheque for £12,300 to Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity. This generous donation marks the culmination of a full year of dedicated fundraising efforts by both staff and the men supported at this high dependency care service.
A Year of Charitable Commitment
Located on Central Drive, Cygnet Manor is operated by Cygnet Health Care and provides specialised support for 20 men with learning disabilities. At the start of 2025, the service collectively chose Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity as their primary charitable focus, embarking on a series of creative and engaging fundraising activities.
Diverse Fundraising Initiatives
The fundraising campaign featured a variety of events designed to involve the entire community. Highlights included a lively Family Fun Day hosted at Shirebrook Cricket Club, an adrenaline-fuelled sponsored skydive, and a community car wash. Every individual at Cygnet Manor participated enthusiastically, demonstrating a strong team effort to support this vital cause.
Impact on Children's Healthcare
Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity plays a crucial role in enhancing paediatric care by funding groundbreaking medical treatments, purchasing life-saving equipment, and creating comfortable, engaging environments for children and their families during hospital stays. This donation will directly contribute to these essential services.
Gratitude from the Charity
Nicki Swift, Corporate Partnerships Officer at Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity, expressed profound appreciation: "We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Cygnet Health Care for their fantastic fundraising efforts and generous donation of £12,300. Support like this makes a real difference to the lives of the children and families we care for, helping us fund vital equipment, improve hospital environments and support life-saving research."
She added: "Thank you to the whole team for choosing to support our charity and for going above and beyond to help our patients. The fact this money has been raised by people receiving care themselves makes it even more special. The monies raised will be used where it is needed most. Thanks again to Cygnet Health Care for all the amazing support throughout 2025 and into 2026. We look forward to continuing this partnership to improve children's hospital experiences and achieve better outcomes."
Pride from Cygnet Manor
Kelly Shortt, Cygnet Hospital Manager, shared her pride in the achievement: "We are incredibly proud of everyone at Cygnet Manor for the commitment, enthusiasm and teamwork shown throughout the year. The men we support were at the heart of our fundraising efforts, and it has been inspiring to see how much this cause meant to them."
She continued: "Raising £12,300 for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity is a fantastic achievement, and we're delighted to support the vital work they do for children and families. Giving back to the community is an important part of who we are, and we look forward to continuing our support in the future for more worthwhile community causes."
Looking Ahead
This successful fundraising initiative not only provides significant financial support to a key healthcare charity but also highlights the positive impact that care services can have on broader community welfare. The partnership between Cygnet Manor and Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity is set to continue, promising further collaborative efforts to benefit children's health in the region.
