About Us

The 3H Foundation helps people with disabilities and carers have a period of respite. The 3H Foundation was formed in 1975 to provide holiday opportunities for families who faced similar needs. Years later the charity is still providing holidays for children and adults with disabilities!
A group of men and women standing on a promenade with the sea and Eastbourne pier behind them.
Two ladies sitting in wheelchairs in front of an old stone building smiling at the camera. The sky is blue, the sun is out and they are on grass under a tree.
A group of people sitting on the deck of an old sailing boat looking at the camera. while out at sea.

Patron

Karen Darke holding her Paralympic medal.

Since July 2020 Dr Karen Darke MBE has been The 3H Foundation patron.  Karen is a London 2012 Paralympics silver
medallist and aRio 2016 gold medallist in hand-cycling.
Karen is also a geologist, an adventurer and writer! We are delighted to have the support ofsuch an inspirational person.

Trustees

The 3H Foundation have a dedicated group of trustees who are passionate and committed to the charity.

Dave Pate – Chairman
Nicci Levy – Deputy Chair
Stephen Clark – Trustee
Tony Lavender -Trustee
Eric Maude – Trustee
John Moreland – Trustee

Six head shot photos of men and women looking at the camera and smiling.

Meet the Team

Karen Darke holding her Paralympic medal.

Corina Rumsey – Charity Manager
Suzanne Vidamo – Grants Administrator
Claire Sanderson – Operations and Marketing Lead
Sarah Dean – Corporate and Trusts Fundraiser.

Get in Touch
A smiling guest on a speedboat whilst on a group holiday.
Terms and Conditions
A man and child playing mini golf on holiday wearing rain macs.
Mission Statement and Policies
A young man wearing black and wearing a hat is steering a boat using a big wooden wheel. There is a man watching with a view of the sea and sky behind.
Safeguarding Statement
A group holiday guest on a high walkway enjoying Go Ape.
Charity of the Year