Originally founded in 1978, and always distinctive by our unique & colourful ’99 Ice Cream Logo & Bright Blue Tops, HCPT Group 99 has firmly established itself as one of the most instantly recognisable group in the ‘HCPT Family’. The group is made up of members who have served the needs of children in the Newport (South Wales) and surrounding areas for many years. Like many other HCPT groups our members are a mix of individuals of all ages, some who have professional medical skills and teaching skills and others who simply roll up their sleeves 'and get stuck in’.

Every year we work tirelessly to raise sufficient funds through fundraising events and charitable donations to take at least six local children to Lourdes in the South of France at Easter. The cost of taking a child is £1095.00, although it is not uncommon for this figure to rise to £1200.00 if we need to purchase items such as clothing, suitcases and occasionally passports.

No expense is incurred by the family of any child that we take and all HCPT Group 99 helpers pay their own fares.

The children we take come from all walks of life and the needs of these children can be many and varied. Those needs can be intellectual, social, emotional, behavioural or physical or a combination of all these situations. Some may never have ever experienced a holiday of any kind.

It is open to all children regardless of ability, faith, background, colour, culture, race or creed. Everyone is regarded as having equal worth, respect and potential regardless of any differences.

When we travel to Lourdes we are not just a group..........we are a family, and as helpers we are united by the desire to make a difference to the children's lives and enjoying the company of some often brave and remarkable children.

Every child in our care is allocated a one to one helper who will be familiar with that child's needs. At our hotel we have our own dedicated floor and throughout the night a male & female helper will stay up to oversee the children so that we can be sure of their safety & security. 

All Group 99 helpers will have the highest level of DBS certification and through good preparation receive robust and regular Child Safeguarding training. 

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On behalf of the children A HUGE THANK YOU and please take the time to visit our webapage at www.hcptgroup99.com or become our friend on our Facebook Page at: www.facebook.com/Group99

HCPT is a fully registered charity in England & Wales, Charity registration number 281074.