We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with the incredible charity, Rays of Sunshine! At Georgian House, we believe in the power of giving, and we are beyond excited to formalise our partnership with this amazing charity. Rays of Sunshine brings so much joy to children facing serious and terminal illnesses by granting magical wishes and going above and beyond to continue their efforts, spreading sunshine across hospitals, hospices and in the community.
We are excited to play a small part in this sunshine journey and help make young children’s wishes come true, while also supporting Rays of Sunshine with their wider fundraising efforts. Whether that’s granting wishes for the ultimate wizard-themed weekend at Georgian House or helping raise vital funds to enable Rays of Sunshine to continue supporting their 75 partner hospitals and hospices throughout the UK, we are honoured to be involved.
We chose to work with Rays of Sunshine over other wish-granting charities because we truly believe they go above and beyond in offering exceptional support throughout the wish-granting process. Beyond fulfilling wishes, they provide incredible care and ongoing assistance after the wishes are granted. The funding and support Rays of Sunshine offer have had a profound impact on children aged 3 to 18 facing life-changing circumstances. In 2023 alone, they created 358 magical moments for children whose lives have been overshadowed by hospital stays and treatment.
Serena von der Heyde, founder of Your Place Hotels said:
“As parents, we know how fleeting and precious childhood is. It’s easy to forget to pause and truly appreciate the time we have with our children. For those of us who work here, many of us are parents ourselves, and we understand the importance of cherishing these moments. It is especially poignant to know that some children don’t have the same opportunities to experience the joy of childhood or to look forward to adulthood.
That’s why it means so much to us to be able to offer these magical experiences at Georgian House Hotel for the Rays of Sunshine charity. Many of our team members, who are working mothers or have fond memories of their own childhood, have wholeheartedly volunteered their time and energy to make these stays truly special.
Supporting Rays of Sunshine, as our first step beyond the world of hospitality charities, is a cause close to our hearts. We are incredibly proud to work with this organisation and to be a part of making a positive difference in the lives of these children.”
Nicola Aquila, Major Gifts and Partnerships Lead at Rays of Sunshine, said:
“The families we have sent to Georgian House over the years have all been blown away with their amazing offering, so we are absolutely thrilled to have made our partnership with them official.
“We’re so pleased to be working with such an amazing team to deliver our mission of brightening the lives of even more seriously ill children and their families.”
