Chair’s Report to JUMP Families

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This year has reminded us, once again, why JUMP exists: to help children with life-limiting health

conditions and their families create special memories, feel part of a supportive community, and

know that they are not facing difficult journeys alone.

A Year of Memories and Connection

Between April 2025 and March 2026, JUMP delivered 93 memory photography shoots for

families. These sessions are at the heart of what we do. They give families time together,

captured with care and dignity, and create lasting photographs and memories that can be

treasured for years to come.

We also held 11 family events during the year. These events continue to be hugely valued, giving

children, siblings, parents and carers the opportunity to spend time together in a welcoming

and understanding environment. With a maximum of 30 children at each event, demand is now

regularly higher than the places available, which shows both how important these days are and

how much families value the chance to come together.

The Pride of JUMP Awards ceremony was another important moment in the year. It gave us the

opportunity to celebrate the courage, personality and achievements of the children and families

in our community, and to recognise the people who help make JUMP’s work possible.

The Value JUMP Brings

JUMP is more than a programme of activities. For many families, it offers a sense of belonging,

understanding and reassurance. The photography shoots help capture precious moments,

while the family events create space for friendship, fun and shared experience. Together, these

services help families make memories in the present and hold on to them for the future.

Supporters and Fundraising

We are extremely grateful for the support we continue to receive from our partners and donors.

This year, JUMP has been supported by TDSynnex and Prosperity Network, and we have also

received sizeable donations from the London Marathon and UK Plumbing Services. Their

generosity helps us continue to deliver services that make a real difference to families.

Sadly, this year see’s our current Treasurer Rob stepping down from the Board. We would like to

recognise Rob’s outstanding contribution to JUMP. During his time with the charity, he

transformed the way we manage and understand our financial information, giving the Board

greater clarity and confidence. He also stepped in to support fundraising activity, including

representing JUMP at very short notice at a Prosperity Network Gala dinner. Rob will be greatly

missed, and we are very thankful for everything he has given to the charity.

Navigating Change

This year has seen JUMP navigate some uncharted waters. As a Board, we took on additional

responsibilities while our Charity Development Manager, Harriet, went on maternity leave

following a long period of sick leave for a very special reason. We are delighted for Harriet and

her family, and we are pleased that JUMP was able to continue supporting families throughout

this period.The Board would particularly like to thank Kate, who stepped in to take on some of the Charity

Development Manager’s work, even while preparing to welcome her first child. Her support

helped make the transition as smooth as possible, and we hope families felt that JUMP was able

to continue with business as usual.

Looking Ahead

Looking ahead, our focus is to protect and strengthen the services families value most: memory

photography, family events and the sense of community that sits behind them. The growing

demand for our family events shows that JUMP is meeting a real need, and it also challenges us

to keep building the support, partnerships and funding needed to reach as many families as we

can.

On behalf of the Board, thank you to every family, supporter, volunteer, photographer, donor and

partner who has been part of JUMP this year. Most importantly, thank you to our JUMP families

for allowing us to be part of your lives. You are the reason the charity exists, and everything we

do is about helping you create memories, share experiences and feel supported.

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Andrea Machin - Chair