We are incredibly grateful to Barratt Homes as they continue to support us as their Charity of Choice. 

We are getting lots of press attention following our primetime appearance on the launch show of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday!

BBC radio reporter Tom Jackson visited The Spinney this morning to chat to our CEO, Michelle King, about Nick Knowles' visit:

During the summer, a team of eleven colleagues from Stirling Maynard Consulting Engineers travelled into the Northern wilderness to conquer the tallest mountain in England! Scafell Pike measures 978m (3,209 ft) high and is home to the highest standing water in England, known as Broad Crag Tarn.  

On a sunny afternoon in August we had a very exciting visit from the Strictly Come Dancing film crew and one of this years' contestants, Nick Knowles!

Nick has been a huge supporter of Little Miracles since 2013 when, along with the BBC DIYSOS team, he built our Head Office as part of the Children in Need Million Pound Build. 

(BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show 2024)

When asked what returning to Little Miracles meant to him, Nick said;

“It was so lovely to revisit Little Miracles and see how both the children and the charity have grown. To walk through the Chris Beardshaw designed gardens and the Nina Campbell designed interiors and see it all being put to maximum use to improve the lives of the young people and families the centre looks after.

I was also so touched by the support of the kids and staff for my time on Strictly - I’m going to work extra hard and do my best to stay in the competition as long as possible to give them someone to cheer for on Saturday nights.

It’s impossible to overstate the difference Michelle and her team make to so many people’s lives day in and day out and I urge anyone in the area who can to support Little Miracles.

I was overjoyed to find the local fire service and military units along with other companies who helped us build still involved in maintaining the centre.

My DIY SOS family and I send our love and support to them all and once again all praise must go to the hundreds of volunteer trades and suppliers who with their generosity made the building of the wonderful Little Miracles centre possible 11 years ago”

Nick was very excited to be taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing and chose Little Miracles as the location for his section of the launch show which was aired on Saturday night.  Up until now we have been sworn to secrecy, but now that the show has launched we cannot wait to support Nick as much as possible! We think that alongside his partner, Luba Mushtuk, they have a huge chance of getting all the way to Blackpool, and beyond! 

Everyone at Little Miracles wishes Nick all the luck in the world and will be voting for him every week! If you would like to vote for Nick (for free) so that he can "keeeeeeeep dancing!" please follow the link below.

We sometimes hear about parachute jumps, pub quizzes or bake sales to raise much-needed funds, however Valerie had a wildly different idea and decided to abseil down the world’s tallest Abseil Tower raising an impressive £1,054.50 for Little Miracles!

For Valerie, the decision to abseil was not an easy one. Standing at 418 feet, the abseil tower she chose is the highest in the world—a daunting height for anyone, let alone someone who has never abseiled before. 

When asked why she chose Little Miracles Valerie said:

"Because I saw first hand the amazing work they do, supporting families and children. Everyone was so excited and happy when they came into our pottery painting studio and I could feel how much love was shared between everyone."

Little Miracles provides a safe environment where children can participate in activities and therapies that support their development and well-being. We also offer essential services to families, including counselling, family support, educational guidance and friendship groups. These services are a lifeline for parents, giving them the support and community they need to navigate the challenges they face.