Latest Fundraising News

Rebecca Fraine
Rebecca Fraine director of Helen's Chocolates, Bowness on Windermere has been raising money for the Open Arms International new baby home.  A few weeks ago she took part in her final fundraising event and faced her fear of flying by organising a sponsored dual hang glider flight with Judy Leden. They were  towed up to 3,000 feet by a microlight aircraft and then on releasing the tow rope, were left at one with the elements.  Rebecca said the experience was something that she will always remember - the serenity, and despite the thermals, the soft landing in a field of buttercups.








Morcambe Bay Walk
Our thanks go to all the walkers who took part in the annual Morcambe Bay Walk,
on August 20th. We await the final total of the sponsorship raised and are extremely grateful for both the local and wider support, including the local press, who continue to raise awareness of the work of Open Arms International in their local communities.



English Lakes Hotels reach fundraising target

We are thrilled that the staff of English Lakes Hotels have made the awesome target of £45,000. A big ‘thank you’ to each and every person for going the extra mile and ensuring that 16  children will have a new home.



The staff have been busy raising funds through sponsored swimmers, face painting, aerobathon,  raffle, salary giving, learn-to-sail scheme, jumble sale, 3 peaks challenge, 5-aside football competition,  sponsored walkers, country and western evening,  cross bay walk, sponsored runners, Christmas gift fair, silent auction, staff raffle, pyjama party, beauty evening, Land’s End to John o’ Groats  static bike ride,  pub quiz and many more ...








Congratulations to Steve Ashworth

Hearty congratulations and a big thank you to Steve who completed the BUPA Great North Run on 19 September.

Not only that, but he raised £2,500 for Open Arms !

Thank you, Steve, for your amazing commitment! It is thanks to people like you that the children of Open Arms get a better chance in life.


To find out how you can go above and beyond for Open Arms, email us at contact@openarms.org.uk.





Isle of Wight Bike-a-Thon 2010

A massive thank you to Ben Gibbs of Southampton, who completed the Isle of Wight Bike-a-Thon in  support of Open Arms. Ben and two of his friends together raised almost £1,100, an amazing tour de force!

The funds will be used towards the building of a Children’s Home at the Open Arms Village.


If you and your friends would like to raise money to help orphaned children to get a home and education please contact contact@openarms.org.uk .