BCRS Business Loans has announced Kids’ Village, a holiday village providing respite care for children with critical illnesses as their Charity of the Year.

Kids’ Village, located in Wychnor, near Lichfield in Staffordshire will be the UK’s first purpose-built holiday village providing respite support for children and their families living with critical illness.

The charity received planning permission for their proposed site in Wychnor in 2022, and they are now working tirelessly to raise £5m to transform their vision of a memorable retreat for families into reality.

The partnership will see the BCRS team take part in a wide range of fundraising activities throughout the year, from sponsored challenges to team volunteering days, all aimed at helping Kids’ Village move closer to building a place where families can make magical memories away from the pressures of hospital appointments and treatments.

BCRS Business Loans chief executive Stephen Deakin stated:

“Kids’ Village is a charity focused on creating a sanctuary for children and families affected by critical illnesses, where they can create memories, have fun, and take some time away from the outside world.

“We are pleased to support Kids’ Village and hope that our fundraising efforts can help them move closer to achieving their vision.”

Kids’ Village fundraising executive Amy Jacklin added:

“We’re thrilled to be chosen by BCRS Business Loans as their Charity of the Year. They’re an organisation that do so much in the local community and we’re looking forward to working with them. Their support will make a real difference as we work towards building Kids’ Village.”

BCRS Business Loans provides funding to businesses that are struggling to access finance from traditional lenders. Businesses can secure loans from between £10,000 and £250,000 from BCRS Business Loans to support growth and recovery plans.