The Coldstream Kids Charity - Founded 2006

Officers Of The Charity
Patrons: Mrs Pauline Hickey Mr Pat Hickey Mrs Gemma Hickey Mrs Silvia Wakefield Miss Kym Charlton President: Brigadier R J S Wardle OBE DL Vice Presidents: Lt Colonel G C C Waters Captain R Patterson WO1 (RSM) Peter Carr WO1 (RSM) Andrew Johnson WO2 (CSM) JJ Flynn Malcolm Clay Finkill	Chairman - Founder: Franco Gasparotti - Trustee Vice Chairman: Ted Williams - Trustee Consultant - Advisor To The Charity: Mercy Jeyasingham - Trustee Treasurer: Clare Shepherd Secretary: Roy Mackey Welfare Officer: Fiona Gasparotti	Management Committee: C/Sgt Adam Brady Sgt Paul McHugh Mannie Cook Colin Carr John Denial Ian Ball John Nash Ian Thundercliffe

The Coldstream Kids Charity was formed in 2006 following the deaths of Guardsman Anthony Wakefield and Sgt Christian Hickey of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards who were tragically killed whilst serving in Iraq during the Battalion’s operational tour in 2005. Following these tragic events, a fundraising campaign was initiated in support of Guardsman Anthony Wakefield's three children who were left devastated by the loss of their father. Over £6,000 was raised through the support of many former and serving members of the Coldstream Guards and other generous donors.

Following the fundraising campaign, and taking into consideration the unsettled world situation, The Coldstream Kids Charity was formed with two objectives: to serve as a fitting tribute to both men and to support children of former and serving Coldstream Guardsmen who become the victims of misfortune or unforeseen circumstances.

a) To support children under the age of 16 years of age of both former and serving members of the Coldstream Guards who may become the victims of misfortune or unforeseen circumstances.

b) To work closely with the following organisations to provide swift and effective support to those in need.

• Regimental Headquarters Coldstream Guards

• Regimental Welfare 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards

• Coldstream Guards Regimental Association Branches

• Royal British Legion

• SAAFA

• Army Benevolent Fund

• Other Charitable Organisations

c) To work alongside the Regimental Charity

d) To be an independent voice.

In the first instance, all welfare cases concerning children of Coldstreamers, both past and present, who qualify for support under the criteria, should approach Captain Mathews at Regimental Headquarters who will then inform SAAFA of the situation.

SAAFA or the British Legion will then follow its normal procedure of assessing the needs of the child / children before submitting its findings to RHQ and the Charity. This validation procedure is standard practice and will play an important part in our decision making process.

Therefore, before being brought to the attention of the charity, all cases will have gone through a vetting procedure, which will be carried out through the Charity’s representatives:

• Regimental Headquarters Coldstream Guards

• Regimental Welfare 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards

• Coldstream Guards Regimental Association Branches

• Royal British Legion

• SAAFA

• Army Benevolent Fund

Only when these procedures have been carried out can each individual case be assessed as to the financial assistance that may be provided.

All welfare cases brought to the attention of the charity will be given the utmost consideration by a dedicated management committee of former and serving members of the Coldstream Guards. Their responsibility will be to ensure the appropriate care and support is given to each individual case.

Please be assured that Coldstream Kids has the ability and authority to act immediately on any crisis cases that may arise.

Current Fundraising Activities The main areas of fundraising are: Individual & Corporate Membership Individual & Corporate Sponsorship Individual & Group Sponsored Activities / Challenge Events The Annual Wakefield / Hickey - Memorial Challenge Trophy 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards / Regimental Welfare / Sponsored Fund Raising Activities / Events The Regimental Association Branches Nationwide / Worldwide Regimental Reunions Nationwide / Worldwide Fundraising Representatives Auctions & Merchandising Through The Charity’s Official Website / Internet Message Board Publicity Through The Media & Numerous Coldstream Guards Websites & Internet Message Boards Worldwide The Charities Bankers The Coldstream Kids Charity, holds a registered charity account with Barclays Bank PLC Epsom Surrey which requires each application for account status to be processed and vetted by Government agencies and specialist organisations. Banks follow strict guidelines on the granting of charity accounts and The Coldstream Kids Charity has met all of these criteria.

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