Sunflowers Children's Action Group
Creating precious memories for children with life-limiting conditions.
Sunflowers Children’s Action group is a small, registered charity, run by volunteers, to create special, inclusive events for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.
We rely on the generosity and support of the public, groups and businesses to help us raise the funds needed to achieve our goals.
'Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows.
It's what sunflowers do.'
Our Goals
We aim to make a difference to the lives of our families by creating precious memories to last a lifetime. While many of our children may appear in good health, each faces some form of battle against their medical conditions. For some, these battles, no matter how bravely born, will lead to shortened lives.
Our committed volunteers are rewarded purely by the success of the events we provide, by ensuring monies raised (net of genuine costs) are spent on our activities. Our goal is for Sunflowers to remain a community cause for, and operated by, the community.
Family Events
Our Family Events can reduce isolation, improve mental health, improve physical health, increase support & create memories through a whole-family holistic approach.
Sunflowers Family Choir
Every Saturday, the Sunflowers Family Choir brings children and parents together for an uplifting morning of music and connection.
About This EventCinema Club
Sunflowers Cinema Club offers a relaxed, sensory-friendly movie experience at Parkway Cinema Cleethorpes.
About This EventSupporter Events
Supporter Events play a pivotal role in our fundraising efforts, bringing together the community to generate financial support and raise awareness for children facing life-limiting conditions.
Charity Race Night
Join us for a fun-filled Charity Race Night, promising an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and great company.
About This EventLeeds Running Festival 10K April 2026
Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around Roundhay Park in Leeds, one of the biggest city parks in Europe.
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London Marathon 2026
Our 2026 team are aiming to raise as much money as possible by taking part in the TCS London Marathon.
Team members Joanna Holbrook-Morris, Chris Hunt, Kate Hunt and Gary Davies have each committed to raising £2026 in sponsorship, but as a whole the team would love to raise £26,000. To do this, they are hoping to gain donations and sponsorship.
Find out how you can donate and sponsor, and a few of the reasons why this trip is so important to some of our families.
What we do
We fundraise for, and create activities for, children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, to create memories to last a lifetime.
How to donate
There are many ways you can donate to Sunflowers. Please click on ‘Donate Now’ to pay by card or visit this page for other ways to pay and Gift Aid forms.
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Fundraising
If you’ve got a great fundraising idea, or would like some inspiration, please get in touch. We can supply you, when registering your event, with our ‘in aid of’ logo and Letter of Authorisation and help you on your way.
Latest News
Festive Carols Evening
Festive Carols Evening Raises £1,163.50 for Sunflowers Children’s Action Group
Sunflowers Children’s Action Group is delighted to have received a generous donation of £1,163.50 following a festive carols evening held at Stallingborough Grange.
The cheque was collected by Kate Roberts, Trustee of Sunflowers, and presented by Phillip Wright of Stallingborough Grange alongside Chris Ringrose, who organised the event and led the brass band on the night.
The Festive Carols evening brought together members of the local community to enjoy traditional Christmas music, family fun and the spirit of giving. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of everyone involved, all money raised will go directly towards supporting the children and families Sunflowers works with.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Phillip Wright, Chris Ringrose, all those who helped organise the event, the musicians, raffle prize donors and everyone who attended and donated. Your support makes a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your continued generosity.
Santa Dash
Family Takes on Christmas Day Park Run for Sunflowers
On Christmas morning, Donna Elliot and her family took part in an organised Park Run to raise funds for Sunflowers Children’s Action Group, raising an amazing £430.
Donna’s son, Henry, is registered with Sunflowers and regularly attends Sunflowers events and activities, making the run especially meaningful for the whole family. Filled with festive spirit, they completed the course together, supported by friends and the wider community.
Henry did brilliantly, completing the final lap with a mix of walking and running, even while battling a huge stitch. A big thank you also goes to Jane Stewart, Rob and Adam for going along to support and take lots of photos.
Sunflowers Special Pantomime Day 2025 brings smiles all round
Once again, Santa found himself back at the Parkway Cinema in Cleethorpes, hardly
able to believe how quickly the year had come around. Visiting at this time of year
was always a joy, and he was delighted to be there once more. Even better, there
was a beach nearby, just enough space for his reindeer to rest while the sleigh was
safely parked.
Inside, the excitement was already building. So many very special boys and girls had
gathered to see the pantomime, their faces full of anticipation. Santa knew it was
going to be a fantastic time for everyone and hoped they would enjoy every moment.
The day was packed with entertainment. Magic Adam amazed the audience with
balloon modelling and laughter, while beloved characters from Once Upon a Party
and Dream a Little Dream Entertainment brought stories to life, filling the cinema with
wonder and smiles. Santa’s Sweet Stall was a firm favourite, and a team of resolute
elves worked tirelessly behind the scenes, making sure everything ran smoothly from
start to finish.
With a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye, Santa shared his festive wishes before
the fun began. Laughter, cheer and Christmas spirit filled the cinema as one simple
message echoed through the room and lingered long after the curtains rose:
Merry Christmas. Ho ho ho!