The Latest
- March 3
- 2010
Comedy night in Kingston raises over £1,000
A charity comedy night featuring top comedians Rob Deering, Milton Jones and Stefano Paolini, held on 10 February, at The Grey Horse Pub, Kingston, has raised £1,140 for children's charity Jigsaw4u.
- Feb 19
- 2010
Launch of new service for Young Runaways in Sutton
Jigsaw4u is expanding its successful service for Young Runaways to Sutton, thanks to new 3 year funding from the Big Lottery, Lloyds TSB and the Safer Sutton Partnership.
- Feb 19
- 2010
An Evening of Fun & Fashion
Looking for ways to dress your body shape? Come and find out more at the Eveology Fashion Show in aid of Jigsaw4u children's charity to be held on Tuesday 23 March.
- Feb 17
- 2010
Sutton-based disabled children & young people get a voice
Children's charity Jigsaw4u relaunches new service in Sutton to give disabled children and young people a voice.
- Feb 17
- 2010
Jigsaw4u appoints Participation Worker for Children & Young People
Paul Henthorne has been appointed by the Sutton and Merton office of children's charity Jigsaw4u as Participation Worker for Children and Young People, with a primary focus on disabled children and young people.
- Jan 27
- 2010
Michael Rosen to head panel of judges in short story competition
National children's charity Jigsaw4u organises its first ever short story competition for children and young people.
- Jan 18
- 2010
Merton primary schools receive boost
Mitcham based children's charity Jigsaw4u begins providing home school links service to all primary schools in Mitcham.
- Jan 13
- 2010
Comedy Night in Kingston
A comedy night in aid of Jigsaw4u on Wednesday 10 February 7.30pm at The Grey Horse Pub, Richmond Road, Kingston, with top comedians Milton Jones, Rob Deering and Stefano Paolini.
- Nov 23
- 2009
Jigsaw4u receives National Lottery funding to help its work
The National Lottery's small grants scheme 'Awards for All' awards grant to Epsom-based children's charity Jigsaw4u.
- Oct 30
- 2009
Fundraising concert in aid of Jigsaw4u proves a tremendous success
Over 100 people attended The Jig Gig fundraising concert, held at The King’s Centre, Chessington, on Saturday 24 October in aid of children's charity Jigsaw4u.
- Oct 2
- 2009
Grief Support in Epsom approaches "Go" for launch!
Discover how we're preparing to celebrate the expansion of our grief support services in Epsom on Monday 19th October, and how you can be there to join us.
- Sept 21
- 2009
Sir Al Aynsley-Green gets set to visit Jigsaw4u
Children's Commissioner for England, Sir Al Aynsley-Green, prepares to visit Jigsaw4u in Mitcham on Wednesday 30 September as part of his nation-wide Listening Tours.
- Sept 16
- 2009
AGM Review & Annual Reports 2008-2009
We take a look back at a round-up of presentations, awards, and annual reports at this year's 2009 AGM.
- Sept 2
- 2009
A Fun Day had by All
As part of the summer activities programme for children and youngsters with disabilities, Sharon Maclaren provides a follow-up on her experience from a series of events and workshops organised by Jigsaw4u in August this year.
- Aug 25
- 2009
Going the distance: The Three Peaks Challenge
Challenging to make a difference, Chris Tunnicliffe explains his endeavour to raise £10,000 in preparation for a series of treks against the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales.
- Aug 25
- 2009
Past, present, and beyond: The 2009 AGM
Tom Brake MP and Jigsaw4u prepare to celebrate another year of making a difference to the lives of children and young people.
- Aug 25
- 2009
The Jig-Gig 2009: A concert in aid of Jigsaw4u
On Saturday 24th October, The King's Centre, Chessington, will be the venue for a concert for all the family, in aid of Jigsaw4u, featuring everything from Rock to Jazz. – it’s an event you won't want to miss.
- Aug 25
- 2009
Jigsaw4u broadens its grief support services for children and young people
Carol Bason, Head of Service at South East England, speaks on the expansion of Jigsaw4u's grief support services in Epsom.
- July 9
- 2009
Young Inspectors complete first inspection
Five Young Inspectors and Sutton Council complete first inspection of Jigsaw4u.
- July 2
- 2009
Anne Davies receives Woman of the Year Award
Anne Davies, chief executive and founder of children's charity Jigsaw4U, receives an Inspiring Woman of the Year Award by SHE women's magazine.
- July 2
- 2009
Working with Merton's Missing Person's Unit
Jigsaw4u begins work with Merton's local Missing Person's Unit, run by the police, to provide follow up interviews and mediation work to children and young people who have been reported missing for various reasons.
- July 2
- 2009
Summer activities for Sutton youngsters
Jigsaw4u is organising a wide variety of summer activities for children and youngsters with disabilities from schools in Sutton, funded by Sutton Disability Partnership.
- July 2
- 2009
Young inspectors to scrutinise services
Children and young people will inspect the services they use in Sutton and help improve them in a new scheme being launched on Thursday 2 July.
- June 8
- 2009
The Jigsaw4u 2009 Annual Charity Ball
Taking place on Saturday 3rd October 2009, Jigsaw4U is hosting its fifth annual charity ball event. Be sure to book before 4th Sept. to avoid disappointment.
- May 28
- 2009
Aiming High Watersports Family Day
Jigsaw4u organises a watersports family day for Sutton youngsters with disabilities at Wimbledon Park.
- Mar 27
- 2009
Sanai Trekkers win Diana Award
The Diana Award gives valuable recognition to young people who make outstanding and selfless contributions to their communities. Listen to them being interviewed about their motivations for raising money for Jigsaw4u.
- Mar 14
- 2009
Grief Support Guidance for Schools
Nick Skilton has authored these highly informative documents for Jigsaw4u, aimed at Infant/Junior and Secondary schools respectively, so please read more and feel free to download them.
- Mar 10
- 2009
Jigsaw4u International readies for launch in South Africa
Lauren Spandenberg explains how Jigsaw4u International's launch in South Africa represents a daunting challenge.
- Mar 10
- 2009
Aiming High: Following Jigsaw4u's consultation
This is the story of the outcome for one Sutton individual with autism, following Sue Clark and Lizzy Webster, from Jigsaw4u, carrying out consultation work on behalf of the Sutton Disability Partnership.
- Dec 12
- 2008
A Christmas Message from Anne Davies
Anne Davies, CEO of Jigsaw4u, talks openly about the new challenges facing Jigsaw4u and all of us in 2009.
- Dec 19
- 2008
Recriminations: The Baby P case a month on
Anne Davies gives her reponse to the Baby P case and discusses some of the important considerations that seem to have gotten overlooked in the media furore surrounding the case.
- Dec 18
- 2008
'Making an Impact' Conference April 29th, 2009
We are organising a conference on April 29th, 2009 to address the importance of listening to children and young people and ensuring that they have a voice in decision making about their lives, as well as about our policy and practice.
- Dec 18
- 2008
Can't go home?
This article provides an insight into the innovative and successful work being done by Sindia Malhotra in conjunction with the Police in Merton.
- Dec 14
- 2008
Jigsaw4u Annual Ball 2008
Read up about our Annual Ball which raised over £10,000!
- Oct 27
- 2008
Our Online Store is now live!
Our new store features a Worldpay gateway for secure, immediate online payments. you can choose from some of our acclaimed new CD's and publications.
- Oct 24
- 2008
Jigsaw4u Annual Report 2007-2008
Read a summary of the report by Anne Davies, CEO of Jigsaw4u and also download the full version for a more extended explanation of our past year's actvities.
- Oct 15
- 2008
Grief support for all bereaved young people?
A young person argues that there should be grief support for all.
- Sept 27
- 2008
Parliamentary Reception for Sinai Trekkers
Edward Davey, MP for Kingston hosted a Parliamentary reception on the 2nd of September 2008 for the 12 young people who recently completed a trek across the Sinai desert.
- Sept 10
- 2008
Jigsaw4u teams up with Justgiving
We now have a Justgiving page which has already raised donations exceeding £12,000 for us and a further £2600 in GiftAid!
- Aug 10
- 2008
Upcoming Events for Jigsaw4u
A round-up of some upcoming events that will allow you to get personally involved with Jigsaw4u.
- July 25
- 2008
12 British youths complete Sinai desert crossing
After a 14 day expedition, the 12 youths (including the youngest ever person to make this trek) who completed this second crossing of the Sinai desert, crossed the finish line at 07.45am on Saturday July 19th in jubilant fashion.
- July 22
- 2008
Jigsaw4u promoted as 'chosen charity' by Selfridges
Jigsaw4u is promoted as the 'chosen charity' at Starbucks' launch in its new store in Selfridges
- July 16
- 2008
Anne Davies visits Leprosy Colony in Nigeria
Read Anne's report from her visit to Nigeria, which outlines her aims to assist in developing sustainability and reintegration for those afflicted with this condition.
- May 23
- 2008
Children and Young People: A National Voice
A round-up of news from recent Parlimentary meetings on children and immigration control and an update from Sutton and Jigsaw4u's 'Aiming High for disabled children' campaign.
- May 16
- 2008
Starbucks partners with Jigsaw4u
Starbucks stores throughout Surrey hold host to a number of in-store events on behalf of Jigsaw4u.
- Feb 6
- 2008
Young carers cook with head chef from Fat Duck restaurant
Head Chef, Ashley Palmer Watts, cooks with a group of Young Carers involved in a project called "543 Ready Steady Cook" at Cricket Green School.
- Jan 1
- 2008
Official launch of Jigsaw4u International
Jigsaw4u International is launched officially at the South African Embassy with the support of the Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund UK (NMCF UK).
- Jan 1
- 2008
Jigsaw4u's 2008 Anti-Bullying Campaign is go!
We start the new year with the launch of our new Anti-Bullying campaign.
- Jan 1
- 2008
Edward Davey MP takes campaign to Parliament
As part of Jigsaw4u's 'Grief Matters for Children' campaign, long-standing patron Edward Davey MP pushes the government to commit to more rigorous and far reaching policies regarding bereavement in children and young people.
- Dec 8
- 2007
Steve Coombe's Paris-Dakar rally becomes a reality
Steve Coombes demonstrates that fundraising possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
- Nov 21
- 2007
Jim Harding speaks on Jigsaw4u
Jim Harding, Vice President and former Director and Chief Executive of the NSPCC, speaks on the valuable work Jigsaw4u provides; and what sets it apart from other charities in its field.
- Oct 21
- 2007
South African Embassy Charity Event
Focused on our work with South African chidren and supported by the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (UK), this event will include refreshments and a concert! Read more and buy your tickets online now!
- Oct 18
- 2007
Jigsaw4u International
This article examines another new area of growth for Jigsaw4u - Jigsaw International was set up this year following a trip by Anne Davies to help extremely poor and deprived children in Sri Lanka.
- Oct 11
- 2007
Thanet Fun Day by Jigsaw4u and Kent KCF
In this section we feature individual projects - this article explores how we were given the opportunity by Kent KCF to consult with children and young people with disabilities through a Fun Day which we organised in Thanet.
- Oct 10
- 2007
Welcome to our new website
Anne Davies talks about the exciting new Website and the re-branding of Jigsaw4u, both of which are elements of a wide-reaching strategy aimed at increasing the profile of Jigsaw4u and creating new fundraising opportunities.
- Oct 5
- 2007
Its our 10 year anniversary year!
Jigsaw4u was established 10 years ago this summer. We would like to thank all of the people and organizations that have allowed us to arrive at this important anniversary and look ahead to the new challenges facing us.
