Dear All December 2017
As you know Share a Family’s contract was up for re-tendering this year. We have just heard the results of this, and unfortunately it is not good news Share a Family were not successful in their application. So where does that leave us? Wandsworth Council have asked us to continue to provide our services until 31st March 2018 whilst the organisations that were successful prepare themselves to take up the provision they offered, from 1st April. We do not know what this provision will look like. Sadly, this means Share a Family will no longer provide services after 31st March 2018, and leaves no future for the organisation. Share a Family will cease at this point. This is a very difficult outcome for everybody, believing in the value of Share a Family, as we all do. The March Clubs 2018 will be the last Club Weekend that Share a Family is able to provide. All links must also officially end, under the support of Share a Family, by 31st March 2018. We understand that this will be very difficult for everyone, us included, as we have all devoted a lot of time, energy and love into Share a Family. To the Children, Young People and Families who have benefitted from Share a Family services, we would like to say we have loved working with each and every one of you, and are sorry that this vital service will no longer exist. To all Workers and Volunteers, Share a Family could not have lasted for as long as it has without your commitment, dedication, skills, creativity, kindness, consistency, empathy, support and love. We have greatly valued all of you, you made Share a Family safe, caring, welcoming and fun. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! If you need to talk to us about this, please feel free to email us or call. With best wishes and hopes for the future Much Love Lois and Emma |