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Digital copy of a Leaflet relating to Brig-y-don Children's Charity.

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Reference	ZC/D/AW1/A3/3/WD004841
Date	1 February 2014 - 28 February 2014
Scope and Content	Provides details regarding the history of Brig-y-don Children's Charity, and Brig-y-don Children's Convalescent and Holiday Home. Refers to residential provision available at Brig-Y-Don Children's Home between 1926 and 2009, mentioning tuberculosis, childcare, and a lack of funds. Refers to an agreement signed in 2010 with Health and Social Services to lease the Brig-y-don property from Brig-y-don Children's Charity, and the refurbishment of the property by the States of Jersey in 2011. Refers to the the current operation of the property as a residential unit run by Health and Social Services known as Brig-y-don House. Details the aims of the Brig-y-don Children's Charity, mentioning founder Trevor Matthews, and financial support and guidance offered to children and families. Provides details of how individuals can support Brig-y-don Children's Charity, and refers to how donations can provide for children and families, mentioning further education, Highlands College, distance learning, University, driving lessons, Compulsory Basic Training for a moped licence, employment, dental appointments, medical appointments, household insurance, television licences, basic household equipment, and summer holidays.
Names	Brig-y-Don Children's Home Brig-Y-Don Children's Charity Brig-y-Don Children's Convalescent and Holiday Home Children's Services Health and Social Services Highlands College Matthews, Trevor
Keywords	appointments \| children's homes \| Children \| children's services \| childcare \| Cars \| Colleges \| Charities \| Dentistry \| donations \| driving licences \| doctors \| evidence \| employment \| funds \| fundraising \| further education \| founders \| Holidays \| IJCI \| leaflets \| mopeds \| properties \| residential homes \| refurbishment \| tuberculosis \| universities
Places	Brig-y-Don Children's Convalescent Home
Dimensions	1 pdf file
Language	English
Level of description	File
Access restrictions	Closed for preservation - please consult digital copy

Context:

ZC/D/AW Independent Jersey Care Inquiry

ZC/D/AW1 Independent Jersey Care Inquiry - Phase 1a. Evidence of and relating to former residents of children's homes and foster care. Includes Witness Statements given to the Inquiry and the States of Jersey Police, and supporting evidence in the form of Witness Documents.

ZC/D/AW1/A Phase 1a - Witness Documents. Evidence relating to the experiences of former residents of children's homes and foster care. Includes extracts from Children's Services client files, witness statements given to the States of Jersey Police and documents relating to criminal proceedings and convictions of abusers.

ZC/D/AW1/A3 Witness Documents - Witness Documents Being Read Into The Record. Supporting evidence relating to the experiences of former residents of children's homes and foster placements designated as Witnesses Being Read Into The Record as part of Phase 1a.

ZC/D/AW1/A3/3 Evidence about former residents of Brig-y-Don designated as Witnesses Being Read into the Record during Phase 1a, in the form of Witness Documents.

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Digital copy of a Leaflet relating to Brig-y-don Children's Charity.

ZC/D/AW1/A3/3/WD004841

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