Glastonbury Festival is a substantial source of fundraising for the Glastonbury charity

While Glastonbury’s taking its traditional year off in 2018 may be sad news for some, for others, it may be a matter of life and death.

Children’s World was founded in 1981, by Arabella Churchill with the mission “to provide educational, social and emotional benefits to all children, with particular focus on special needs, Children’s World delivers unique film and drama based workshops in a variety of settings in the UK and internationally.”

While December 2017 marked the 10th anniversary of Ms Churchill’s passing, the lack of a Glastonbury Festival in 2018 has left the charity in a “serious financial crisis” – according to a post published on the Glasto Zombies Instagram account.

The post explains: “The absence of a Glastonbury Festival this year (our major source of fundraising) has left the charity in a serious financial crisis – with the very real possibility of having to close in 2018. We do not want this to happen and hope you feel the same way.”

“This is a crucial time for the future of Children’s World but (as Bella would) – we are determined to get through this with your help and support.”

The Glastonbury charity will be holding an auction at The Swan Hotel in Wells this March, and is looking for “interesting, special lots” and any other thoughts or ideas.

You can get touch either via email: [email protected]

or call the office: 01458 833693

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