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Charities

The charities we support through the profits from the Baddow Races are mainly local charities to Essex and Chelmsford in particular. Their work to support the most vulnerable in our society is humbling and we are committed to making every penny made at the races count in this vital work.

Main Charities We Support...

The Childrens Society (East) -
Hidden Harm - CHHAT
The Community Hidden Harm Awareness Team (CHHAT) works with young people across Essex who live with parents with drug or alcohol addiction or parental or carer mental health issues.
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Essex Dementia Care
Founded in 2006, Essex Dementia Care has gone on to help countless people with dementia to maintain an active and social lifestyle.
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Other Charities Supported

Farleigh Hospice

Farleigh Hospice provides hospice care to people affected by life-limiting illnesses and bereavement across mid Essex.

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Foodbank at Beaulieu

We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

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Hearing Help Essex

A quarter of a million people in Essex have some degree of hearing loss, nationally that amounts to one in six of the population. Hearing Help Essex exists to alleviate the isolation and loneliness that hearing loss can bring.

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Home Start Essex

Home-Start Essex is a local charity supporting families with young children through challenging times, with help from trained volunteers and dedicated staff.

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Kids Inspire

Kids Inspire provide mental health and trauma recovery support for children, young people and their families.

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Mary's Meals

Mary’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries.

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The Wilderness Foundation

Working to Keep People Healthy and Our Planet Wild

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