Surrey Hills Enterprises member Cherry Trees has announced that it will be running a second short break respite home for children with complex disabilities.
Ofsted has approved the charity’s registration to manage Goldcrest Lodge in Liphook, Hampshire, a six-bed home set in the beautiful surroundings of Passfield Common.
The charity recognises the significant need to support families of children with complex disabilities and to help them lead happy and fulfilling lives. Each year, the impact of its existing home in East Clandon highlights just how vital this support is, and the positive difference it makes to many families.
Reaching more familes
Cherry Trees is also aware that many more families, children and young adults need access to high quality, outcome focused, outstanding provision. Following a detailed review of need across Surrey and neighbouring counties, the board of trustees has agreed a five-year growth plan, due to launch soon, to extend the charityโs reach and impact. The acquisition of Goldcrest Lodge marks the first step in this new phase of growth.
There will be a short closure period at the new home while it is transformed into an inspiring home from home, in line with the ethos of the East Clandon provision. The home is expected to reopen shortly under the name Cherry Trees โ Goldcrest Lodge.
Cherry Trees making a real difference
Cherry Treesย CEO Claire Bryantย said:ย โWe areย delighted to be able to share this news which will see Cherry Trees take a big step forward as we embark on ourย much-neededย growth plan.ย
โWe areย very proudย ofย what we do and the difference we make to the lives of the children and families we support, so we are thrilled that weย can bring our model of outstanding care into another county to help more families.ย
โWeย had a wonderful yearย at Cherry Treesย in 2025ย as weย celebratedย our 45thย anniversary, as well as ourย third Ofsted Outstanding ratingย –ย something only 13% ofย short-breakย childrenโs homes in England achieve.ย
โWeย areย nowย very much looking forward toย the future andย the next steps in our journey.โย ย
They would love to hear from you
Anyone interested in finding out more about Cherry Trees โ Goldcrest Lodge, or in getting involved to support the charity as it expands its work, is encouraged to get in touch. Cherry Trees welcomes contact from individuals, organisations and community groups interested in volunteering or offering support in other ways.
Enquiries can be directed to the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Mike Hey, by emailing fundraising@cherrytrees.org.uk or calling 01483 222507.