Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund

15/09/2026

Well… that was a first! 😅

Our Deaf Hub on Sunday had no one attend. Zero. Zilch. Nada.

And you know what? We get it. ❤️

Two weeks into the school term, listening fatigue is REAL. Families are tired, children are tired, and sometimes Sunday is simply a day to stay home and recharge.

But it has also made us think…

👉 How do we reach more Deaf children and their families?

We know families are willing to travel — we have families travelling from up to 90 minutes away to access the right support, community and opportunities.

So, we’re going to keep shouting about what we’re creating. 📣

👦 A Deaf male role model at EVERY Deaf Hub

That’s right.

At CSSEF, we believe Deaf children should have the opportunity to see people like them being visible, confident, having fun and succeeding.

With only around 24% of teachers being male, and male representation even lower in Early Years and Primary education, we want to do something different.

Our Deaf Hubs will include a Deaf male role model — someone who can be a familiar, positive presence for Deaf boys and show them that being Deaf doesn't limit what they can do.

Someone to have fun with.
Someone to learn from.
Someone who understands.
Someone who can model confidence and emotional intelligence.
Someone who is simply there and visible.

And by creating these opportunities, our whole Deaf community gains. 💙

🚀🎵🎉 We've got some brilliant Deaf Hub sessions coming up, with themes including SPACE, MUSIC and CELEBRATIONS.

So please, please SHARE THIS POST with families of Deaf children across:

📍 Hampshire
📍 Berkshire
📍 Surrey
📍 South West London
📍All Deaf Unit and Deaf Schools in London

It doesn't matter whether a child is Deaf in one ear or both.

It doesn't matter whether they use spoken language, BSL, or a mixture of communication methods.

If they have a permanent Deafness, they are welcome at our Deaf Hub. 💙

🌟 DEAF HUB

📍 The Kiln, Badshot Lea
🕚 11am–2pm

It's a drop-in session, so you don't need to arrive at 11am and stay until 2pm. Message Charlotte Wish Granting Champion on 07542031103 to say you are coming so we can make sure we have enough lunch provided.

Come when you're ready.
Stay for as long as you want.
Meet other Deaf children and families.
Have fun.
Be yourself. 💙

And if you know a family who might benefit — tag them, share this post or send it directly to them.

Because sometimes the family who needs this most simply hasn't heard about us yet.

Let's come together as a community to connect, have fun and make sure no Deaf child feels alone. 💙

10/09/2026

💙🤟 BSL Mats Fully Funded for Ten Schools - Thanks to Foundation UK💙

We’re thrilled to share these BSL Mats, designed by Let's Sign BSL, which will soon be making their way into schools through our Wishes for Deaf children.

And this one feels very special… because we’ve come full circle. 💫

The story of Chloe’s and Sophie’s Special Ears Fund began when Chloe’s parents started fundraising for a rug to go into her classroom — something that would make her school environment more accessible and inclusive.

Years later, we’re now helping bring BSL learning into classrooms for Deaf children and their hearing friends. 💙

Thanks to BNI Foundation UK, we have funding for 10 BSL Mats, but we’d love to do so much more.

We’re looking for schools supporting Deaf children across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, London*, Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire who could benefit from a BSL Mat. Our priority is schools that have are a Deaf Unit/Base or a Deaf school. We have additional news coming for other locations that aren't a Deaf School or Deaf Unit/Base.

We’d love to receive your Wishes Application 🌟https://cssef.beaconforms.com/form/41827f28 or simply email Charlotte or Zeta on [email protected]

Sometimes, a simple rug can start a journey and a simple sign can open up a whole world of communication. 💙🤟

05/09/2026

💙 WE NEED YOU! 💙

Our Just4Kids charity shops are looking for some amazing new volunteers to join Team Blue! 💙

📍 Aldershot
📍 Bordon
📍 Camberley
📍 Fleet

Whether you’ve got a few hours to spare each week, want to meet new people, learn new skills, or simply want to do something that makes a real difference to Deaf children and their families — we’d love to hear from you.

🕙 Tuesday–Saturday | 10am–4pm

And it’s not just our charity shops… 👀

💙 We’re also growing our new fundraising team and would love to hear from anyone who fancies getting involved, sharing ideas, making connections and helping us raise even more money to support Deaf children.

You don’t need to have charity experience. You just need to bring yourself, your enthusiasm and a little bit of time. 💙

Come and be part of something that makes a difference.

👉 Find out more and get involved:
Volunteer Opportunities

Team Blue is waiting for you! 💙

Check out the latest vacancies on offer in Camberley Town Centre

02/09/2026

🔥 ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO WALK ON FIRE FOR CSSEF? 🔥

Fancy doing something completely unforgettable while making a real difference to the lives of Deaf children? 💙

On Friday 6th November 2026, at our CSSEF Wellbeing Hub in Aldershot, we’re challenging YOU to step outside your comfort zone and take part in our CSSEF Firewalk with Time4Change 👣🔥

This isn’t just about walking across hot coals… it’s about raising much-needed funds to support Deaf children and their families. Every step you take will help CSSEF continue to brighten the lives of Deaf children. 💙

What’s involved?
🔥 Take on the firewalk
💪 Challenge yourself
👥 Bring your friends, family or work colleagues
💰 Raise sponsorship for CSSEF
🎉 Enjoy stalls and refreshments from 5:30pm
❤️ Be part of something AMAZING!

📅 Friday 6th November 2026
📍 CSSEF Wellbeing Hub, Manor Chambers, 304 High Street, Aldershot, GU12 4LT

Whether you’re doing it as an individual, getting your workplace team involved, or looking for an exciting CSR fundraising challenge, we’d LOVE to have you join us!

👉 Ready to take the first step?
📧 Email [email protected] to sign up.

Be fearless. Take the challenge. Walk on fire. Change a Deaf child’s life. 🔥💙

01/09/2026

🌈 We were so proud to be part of the Flintshire Schools Pride event this year, hosted by Castell Alun School 🌈

Our Wish Granting Champion, Zeta Lloyd, had an amazing day celebrating inclusion, identity, and community with so many inspiring young people. It was wonderful to chat with students about what we do and how we support Deaf children both in school and at home across Flintshire.

Events like this are so important—they create safe, welcoming spaces where every child can feel seen, heard, and valued 💙
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to speak with us—we loved being part of such a special day!

Does your school have any events that you would like us to attend? If you do, please email in to Zeta or Charlotte on [email protected] 💙

Schools areas we cover are: Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, South West London, Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire.

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01/09/2026

Deaf Hub North Wales is back 12th September at Ty Calon. This is a safe space for Deaf children and their families plus CODA families to come together so they can socialise with other families with Deaf children, to share information and make new friends.

As a charity, we work hard to keep our activities affordable and accessible for all families. To help cover the costs of venues, refreshments, workshops, and materials, we ask for a £10.00 annual family membership or £3.00 per family per session. Membership gives you access to Deaf Hub activities and lots more.

If you know of any families with Deaf children in Wrexham, Flintshire, or Denbighshire, please do pass this information along. We’re always excited to welcome new families into our community.

WalesOnline The Neumark Foundation Flintshire Local Voluntary Council Wrexham AFC Accessible Wrexham Wrexham.com

31/08/2026

💙 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY AT PAULTONS PARK! 💙

Yesterday was one of those days that reminds us exactly why CSSEF exists. 💙

As part of our CSSEF Summer Activities Programme, we took 21 families of Deaf children to Paultons Park for an unforgettable day of fun, laughter, friendship and, of course Peppa Pig World 🐷🎢

A huge thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for making it possible💙Seeing 21 families come together was truly special — and we’re already looking forward to booking again next year! 🙌

🌟 But the biggest highlight wasn't the rides…

It was watching our charity children form friendships with one another.

It was seeing parents chatting, laughing and connecting with other families who understand their experiences.

And then came the moment that absolutely melted our hearts…

🐷💙 GEORGE PIG! 💙🐷

Karen, our CEO, had been in touch with George Pig before our visit to let him know that some very special visitors were coming to see him — and to make sure he was super excited for their arrival!

And he certainly was! 🥹

Watching our Deaf children meet George Pig, who is Deaf just like them, was incredibly emotional.

Their smiles were HUGE. 😍
Their eyes were sparkling. ✨
And the parents looked like their hearts were completely full. ❤️

For many of these children, seeing a much-loved character with his blue hearing aid on and communicate with them in sign language was a moment they won't forget.

And let's be honest… you are never too old for Peppa Pig World! 😂

We didn't take any children with us in the queue for our meeting with George Pig from Team Blue — but that doesn't mean we couldn't fulfil our own inner child! So we made absolutely sure that Team Blue got to meet George Pig too! 💙🐷

And George was VERY excited when he realised that Karen, Zach and Sarah could all sign! 🥰

The reaction from everyone around us was priceless. The crowd couldn't believe what they were seeing — a Deaf children's charity right there in Peppa Pig World, meeting George Pig and communicating with him in sign language.

It was one of those wonderfully unexpected moments where everyone stopped and watched. 💙

Yesterday wasn't just about a day out.

It was about belonging.

It was about children seeing someone who communicates like them.

It was about parents connecting with other families.

It was about friendships being made.

And it was about creating happy memories that these families will treasure. 💙

This is exactly what our Summer Activities Programme is all about.

Giving Deaf children opportunities to have fun, make friends, build confidence and feel included.

And yesterday at Paultons Park, there were certainly a LOT of happy faces. 🥰

A huge thank you again to The National Lottery Community Fund and to everyone who makes these experiences possible and supports CSSEF. Without our incredible supporters, days like this simply wouldn't happen.

We can't wait to see what next year's Summer Programme brings! 💙

21/08/2026

Would you pay £100 for 12 months of advertising and means you are supporting a wonderful charity?

Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund needs a few more pledges to hit their goal for the Big Give. Please pledge on this link: https://community.biggive.org/s/pledge?campaignId=a05WS00000HJMfmYAH

Your £100 pledge will be matched pound-for-pound during the Big Give, turning your support into £200 for the charity and helping them get closer to their ambitious £20,000 fundraising target for our Stirring Up Brighter Futures Campaign with Punk Chef in 2027.👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

It’s a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to:
✨ Support Deaf children and young people
✨ Have their £100 pledge doubled to £200 through the Big Give
✨ Receive 12 months of advertising
✨ Put their business in front of more than 50,000 visitors at our CSSEF Wellbeing Hub in Aldershot, the home of Just4Kids Aldershot

Pledges close on Friday 28th August 2026 at 5pm. Donations are not paid until December 2026 so pledge now, and pay later 🎄🎄

This is a mock up of what we are looking to offer in advertising.

The pink line for proudly supported by BNI Ascot won't be on there.

17/05/2026

🏅54th Mayor of Surrey Heath elected

Councillor Cliff Betton has been chosen as the 54th Mayor of Surrey Heath.

At the Mayor Making ceremony this evening, Wednesday 13 May, Cllr Betton was sworn in for the forthcoming year, receiving the Mayoral chain of office.

Cllr Betton is a councillor for Mytchett & Deepcut ward.
This year, the Mayor has chosen to support two local charities - Chloe's and Sophie's Special Ears Fund and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

Cllr Mary Glauert, who represents Town ward, was appointed Deputy Mayor.

Surrey Heath Mayor