Charities

Jewish Child’s Day was founded in 1947 to give Jewish children and their families in Britain the opportunity to help children in Europe whose lives had changed dramatically in the aftermath of the Second World War.

Traditionally, Jewish Child’s Day was one day of the year - the first Sunday of Chanukah - but now JCD operates throughout the year.

Despite its growth, JCD has never lost sight of its guiding principle — to educate Jewish children in the UK on the importance of tzedakah; giving to charity within Jewish law and tradition.

JCD’s ‘family’ extends primarily in the UK, Israel and Eastern Europe, helping children who are blind, deaf, suffering from physical, learning or emotional difficulties; children who are abused, neglected, deprived or disadvantaged; children caught up in the ravages of terrorism and war; children caught in the poverty trap and children battling against severe illness or trauma. They all rely on help from JCD.

And that support comes in many different forms — wheelchairs and walking aids, educational and developmental computer equipment, therapy support and rehabilitation programmes, hearing stimulus and communication equipment, holidays, incubators, respirators, after school facilities, hot meals, home teaching for housebound children… the list is endless.

JCD is delighted to be recognising the outstanding achievements of Jewish children. Working with Camp Simcha and The JC endorses the communal significance of this event.

Registered Charity Number 209266

Camp Simcha exists to improve the quality of life for Jewish children throughout the UK with cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
Launched in America in 1987, we are part of a global network with offices in the USA, the UK and Israel, assisting some 3000 children worldwide. The British branch opened in London in 1995.

Our vision is to ensure that no Jewish child with a serious illness, anywhere in the UK has to suffer without us. We are dedicated specifically to helping Jewish children in the UK, with cancer and other life threatening illness. We successfully help families from across the Jewish spectrum of observance and affiliation.

All of our services are provides free of charge thanks to an outstanding group of volunteers. We provide a unique blend of services designed not only to support families, but also to strengthen and enhance quality of life for every member of the family.

Camp Simcha is proud to celebrate the bravery and the generosity of Jewish children. We are delighted to work closely with our colleagues at Jewish Child’s Day and The JC in recognising the unique and special qualities of so many wonderful children.

Registered Charity Number 1044685