The Jempson Foundation are delighted to make a donation to Ferry Road Nursery in Rye to help with the purchase of audio-visual technology for the new Sensory Area which will feature various light, sound, video and textural aspects.

“Thank you Jempson’s, you will never know how much of an impact it will have on the children, they will benefit no end.” Sam, Ferry Road Nursery

It is with grateful thanks to you our Customers that The Jempson Foundation are able to make a donation of £15,000 to The Salvation Army to aid their efforts to provide practical and emotional support for people displaced from Ukraine.

Active in Ukraine and across Europe, they are also delivering essential provisions including food, water and blankets and are committed to assist for as long as it takes.

 “When I first saw the email, I didn’t know what to say. This will change so many lives for the better and we are so thankful for the overwhelming kindness of your Customers” Major Karen Smith, Salvation Army

“We would like to thank our Customers for their generosity and sympathetic response to the plight of the people of Ukraine” Stephen Jempson

The Jempson Foundation are very pleased to be able to make a donation to Beckley Preschool to help provide much needed ICT and IT equipment to help support the children’s development as well as for the Staff.

The Foundation are delighted to have made a donation to Battle and Langton CE Primary School to support the pupils school council project, to purchase recycling bins for their playground.

The Foundation recently made a donation to Rye College to support their Eco Clubs Bike rack project.

Amy Biddle from Rye College said “Rye College runs a very passionate extra-curricular Eco Club who meet once a week to discuss green initiatives and raise money via their regular bake sales to help fund some of their plans. These include; funding for greener spaces including a student led wildlife friendly garden and vegetable patch, a new bike rack and shelter to encourage more students to bike to school, improve recycling facilities within the school and working with the canteen to reduce waste and promote reusable materials. Their aim is for more sustainable and greener school environment for all to enjoy”.

She continued “We are very grateful for the very kind donation given to us by the Jempson’s Foundation. We are delighted to now have enough funding for our new bike shelter which will make a big difference to lots of students in our community. Thank you Jempson’s!”

Stephen Jempson said ‘The Foundation was established to extend our support to the local communities where we operate our stores. It was with tremendous pleasure that we made this donation to Rye College’s Eco-Club for their bike shelter and that this support will make a difference to those that attend and their Eco-Club’s green initiative’.

The Jempson Foundation recently made a donation to South East Open Studios.

Now in its 25th year, South East Open Studios is one of the most established annual arts events in the UK. It is a 17-day event showcasing creative talent, and strengthening visual arts across the whole region.

Felicity Flutter said “We would like to thank the Jempson Foundation for their support of our event, which takes place from 3rd to 19th June in locations across East Sussex and Kent”.

The Jempson Foundation recently made a donation to Family Support Work to help fund a drop in support group for isolated parents and carers of children in Rye.

Chris Emsom said, “We would like to thank The Jempson Foundation for their support. The donation is so gratefully received. The drop in sessions will be a nurturing and accessible space for families to come together safely and spend time together. The weekly group will ease isolation and improve mental well-being and coping abilities for parents living in isolated areas of Rye. We currently work with 15 families providing targeted home-visiting support. All families will attend our drop in support group and other vulnerable families in the area will be welcomed.   Thank you, this donation will make a real difference.”

The Jempson Foundation recently made a donation to Wadhurst Bowling Club for the purchase of new club shirts for the members.

Linda Carless said, “We would like to thank The Jempson Foundation for their support. The donation is so gratefully received. We would like to encourage new members to take up the sport of bowling, particularly younger members. Bowling can bring all ages together to enjoy competition, exercise and friendships. We would like to see bowling in Wadhurst for many years to come.  Thank you, this donation will make a real difference.”

The Jempson Foundation recently made a donation to Rye South Undercliff Allotment Group to support the purchase of water dip tanks to improve access to water for elderly and less mobile members.

Sally Savory said, “We would like to thank The Jempson Foundation for their support. The donation is so gratefully received. Provision of additional water sources will improve plot holders ability to cultivate their plots, thereby enhancing harvests, benefiting families and older members financially and in improved health. Plot holders will also have additional produce to donate to Rye Food Bank – a scheme that has been well supported this year. Thank you, this donation will make a real difference.”

Pictured Dominic Plomer-Roberts and Heidi Foster.