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Rizzle Kicks open Rockinghorse's teenage rooms at the Royal Alex
Jordan and Harley from Rizzle Kicks joined us to officially open our new teenage rooms at the hospital and meet some of the children...
Chief exec begins sponsored weight loss
The Chief Executive of MRL Group has taken on the ultimate challenge to lose over two stone...
Win tickets to Brighton craft fair
Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts has kindly donated tickets for us to give away to our supporters!
Treasure hunt for vintage lovers
We've teamed up with Tramp Vintage boutique to create a fun little treasure hunt...
Garden opening for children with disabilities
Rockinghorse’s accessible outdoor activity area was officially opened yesterday (11 April)...
Children’s hospital to receive eggs-ellent visit from Easter bunny
This Easter, Rockinghorse is making sure all children at the Royal Alexandra...
Easter fun for kids at the Ginger Fox
The Ginger Fox has organised an egg hunt over Easter weekend...
Teams rock the night away at Rock 'n' Roll quiz
Over 20 teams swatted up on their general knowledge to help Rockinghorse raise close to £4,500 at its annual quiz night...
Rockinghorse encourages monkey business
Rockinghorse has launched an exciting new fundraising initiative, Monkey Business...
Lloyds puts the fun into fundraising
Lloyds Banking Group employees across the county have raised over £20,000...
Rockinghorse shop to close
After two and a half years in business, Rockinghorse Children’s Charity has made the difficult decision to close its shop in George Street, Hove...
Great Brighton Pizza Competition
Find out how to enter the Great Brighton Pizza Competition here...
Hospital will be less daunting for children
Children receiving treatment at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton will have a much more positive and less frightening experience...
Steve Coogan opens South East’s first stand-alone children’s A&E at Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital
Children in Brighton and Hove who need emergency hospital treatment...
Spreading festive cheer
Rockinghorse has been spreading Christmas cheer, along with a little help from its friends this Christmas.
Ring out the bells for charity
Two brothers have written and recorded a charity Christmas song...
Rockinghorse ball is Cool Britannia, all the way
We painted the town red, white and blue last weekend and raised a staggering £63,000...
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Pedal in Preston Park cycling success
Rockinghorse would like to extend our thanks to Alistair Milne, the organisers, and everyone who took part...
Staff at Tudor House cycle for Rockinghorse at Pedal in Preston Park
Staff at Tudor House are getting on their wheelchair-accessible bike to raise money...
Frightening Halloween fundraising ideas
Halloween is just around the corner, so why not try some of these frightening fundraising ideas...
Barbara Windsor lookalike is charity winner
Rockinghorse Children's Charity has found a winner for its British icon lookalike competition...
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Eastbourne Round Table get on their bikes
Our lovely supporters, Eastbourne Round Table, are cycling the South Downs Way for Rockinghorse...
Druids Head sells ale for Rockinghorse Children's Charity
The Druids Head Pub in Brighton is now selling its very own ale, Druids Delight...
Eastbourne Round Table cycle the South Downs Way
Members of the Eastbourne Round Table are aiming to raise £5,000 for Rockinghorse
Rockinghorse searches for iconic British lookalikes
We are searching for lookalikes to help promote our 'Cool Britannia' themed ball...
Getting back into the saddle
Our Corporate Partnerships Manager, Ria Wilson, has taken on a challenge to cycle almost 200 miles...
Albion chairman opens Rockinghorse extension at respite centre
Children and young people at a respite centre in Brighton enjoyed a special visit...
Gingerman hosts charity fundraising evening and exceeds target
The Gingerman Restaurant Group has exceeded its fundraising target...
MRL Group presents baby unit with incubator
Staff from MRL Group have raised a staggering £5,708.15...
Toto hosts fundraiser for Rockinghorse
Toto Italian restaurant in Worthing has put its support behind the charity by hosting a fundraising dinner...
Recipe for success for Rockinghorse
A small nursery chain in the South East, Early Years Childcare, has created a children's recipe book...
Brighton Marathon 2012 ballot closes today
Time is running out for anyone who wants to run the 2012 Brighton Marathon...
Gingerman Restaurants host charity dinner
The Gingerman Restaurant Group will host a charity dinner...
Let your wedding dress shine once more!
Sussex bridal shops and individuals have generously donated wedding dresses....
The Alex launches new website to re-define hospital experience
Parents preparing their child for an upcoming hospital visit can now tap into a brand new...
Rockinghorse is moving!
We're moving office on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 May. We're hoping that this transition will be as smooth as possible...
Congratulations marathon runners!
We are extremely grateful to all our runners for their support.
Rockinghorse’s eggs-cellent Easter egg hunt
The Easter bunny will be paying a visit to the Rockinghorse charity shop in Hove on Saturday 23 April...
Penguins move into children's hospital
Rockinghorse has found a new home for a family of penguins...
Firewalkers raise thousands for Rockinghorse
Last Friday (18 March), brave supporters did the unthinkable and walked over burning hot coals...
Urgent appeal: volunteer shop assistants needed
We urgently require volunteers for our shop in Hove. Can you help?
Big Brother winner takes to the skies
The winner of Big Brother seven, Pete, took part in a skydive for us at the weekend...
Turn up the heat for charity
Rockinghorse is inviting brave people to take up the ultimate challenge and walk over a bed of hot coals...
Caped crusader charity quiz night
Rockinghorse is looking for teams to swat up on their general knowledge for a superheroes-themed quiz night on Thursday 7 April
Brighton Marathon places available
Sign up to run for Rockinghorse in this year's Brighton Marathon
The great Brighton ice cream competition!
Rockinghorse will be the beneficiary charity of a creative new competition aimed at children in Brighton.
Quick off the mark for charity half marathon places
Rockinghorse still has a limited number of places available for this year’s Brighton Half Marathon...
Office/shop Christmas opening hours
Rockinghorse would like to wish all its supporters a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Get on yer bike for Rockinghorse
A group of local cyclists got on their bikes to take part in a 1,000 mile challenge of a lifetime...
Beards come off for Rockinghorse
Staff members of Hove-based international recruitment company, MRL Group...
Christmas at The Alex
Rockinghorse has run its ‘Christmas at The Alex’ appeal for the past three years to ensure that children in hospital are not forgotten...
Rockinghorse brings the circus to town
Rockinghorse got the show on the road on Saturday night (20 November), raising an astounding £75,000 at its Circus Ball
Children's drawing competition
Are you aged 16 and under? Take part in Fiveways Arts & Crafts' competition and raise money for Rockinghorse.
Companies had a scream this Halloween
Sussex companies have been giving local businesses a scare...
You bring the dress, we'll sort the rest
Donate a dress to Rockinghorse and enjoy a glass of bubbly while you rummage through the most stylish cast-offs in Brighton & Hove.
Rockinghorse announces new Chief Executive
Claire Ross-Baker will join us in December following nearly four years at Rainbow Trust...
Roll up, roll up for Rockinghorse’s Circus Ball
Join us for a night of fun and fundraising at our annual ball.
Friston Ward fundraising gets underway
Rockinghorse’s project to renovate the children’s ward at Eastbourne DGH has received a fundraising boost.
CBeebies star hosts story corner at the Rockinghorse shop
Read about our inaugural story corner at our shop in Hove.
Drum up support for Rockinghorse at the Dragon Boat Festival
Rockinghorse is appealing for teams to take part in the 13th annual Dragon Boat Festival.
Local musician to trek Great Wall for Rockinghorse
The lead singer of hardcore metal band, Here There Be Monsters, is taking on the challenge...
Appeal for rocking horse donations
Do you have a rocking horse you can donate to sell in our shop in Hove?
Rockinghorse garden blooms at grand opening
On 27 July, we celebrated the opening of our garden at Finches.
Teeing off for charity
Rockinghorse is looking for teams to take part in its annual golf day.
Bungee on the Beach goes green
There are still places for this weekend's Bungee on the Beach. Find out more here.
Synergy supports children’s charity garden opening
Synergy Group has kindly donated its services to collect items for our shop from the Mid Sussex area.
Fundraising appeal launched to help young patients
Read about our latest fundraising launch in Eastbourne.
Juice FM charity fundraising day
On Friday 9 July, Juice 107.2 FM will be holding a fundraising auction in aid of Rockinghorse.
Take the plunge for charity
Rockinghorse has a number of places for this year’s Bungee on the Beach on Hove Lawns.
Fundraising kick-started for children’s ward
Children requiring hospital stays at East Surrey Hospital will benefit...
Rockinghorse launches charity appeal at Eastbourne short break centre
Rockinghorse has launched its appeal to raise funds for an outdoor activity area at The Bungalow.
Children at The Alex benefit from Rockinghorse’s holistic approach
Patients and staff at the Alex celebrated the success of a new complementary therapy service.
Nicholas Owen launches Rockinghorse appeal at Surrey respite centre
Rockinghorse has launched its appeal to raise funds for a specialised playroom.
Rockinghorse named official partner of Brighton Marathon 2011
We have a number of places available for the 26-mile challenge.
New shop springs into action
Brand new Hove business, The Red Bed Company, has committed to supporting children and young people in hospitals.
Marathon men
Two men from Sussex have taken on the challenge of a lifetime by completing three marathons in two weeks, all in aid of children’s charity Rockinghorse.
Run Rockinghorse, run
Rockinghorse would like to say a huge thanks to everyone who ran for us in the inaugural Brighton Marathon on Sunday (18 April).
Children running for children’s sake
Young people in Sussex will be raising money for Rockinghorse by taking part in The Brighton Marathon’s Grand Hotel Mini Mile Race this Sunday (18 April).
Easter egg hunt
Come down to the Rockinghorse charity shop in George Street, Hove for an Easter egg hunt and giveaway this weekend (3 April).
Rockinghorse Chief Executive takes to the skies
Gavin Fisher jumps out of a plane for the charity
Make it your business: working with your local children's charity
Rockinghorse has launched a corporate scheme to encourage local companies...
Dad sets new record to raise money for children’s charity
Dan Phillips set a new record by walking the entire length of the South Downs Way in under two days.
Rocking horse donated to charity store
A company that makes traditional wooden rocking horses has donated a horse worth over £2,000 for the window of Rockinghorse’s new charity shop in George Street, Hove.
Rockinghorse eases the strain
Rockinghorse presented the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Brighton, with overnight bags.
New minibus for Chalkhill
Staff members at the Chalkhill Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit in Haywards Heath were delighted to receive a brand new specially adapted minibus from Rockinghorse.
Disney donates toys to Rockinghorse
Disney Store Brighton has donated over 70 toys to Rockinghorse as part of its nationwide Magical Giving Tree appeal.
Rockinghorse Wonderland Ball raises £62k for sick children in Sussex
A staggering £62,000 was raised at Rockinghorse’s annual ball
Tesco provides toys for child development centre
A local Tesco branch in Hove has donated £2,000 to Rockinghorse, the charity that makes life better for children in hospital.
One-stop shop for Rockinghorse
Rockinghorse will be opening its first charity shop in George Street, Hove, just in time for the busy Christmas period.
Southern Railway score goals for Rockinghorse
Southern Railway train driver, Steve Doyle, presented a cheque to local charity Rockinghorse for £1,000
Rockinghorse garden gets the go-ahead
Rockinghorse has secured funding for a specially adapted and accessible garden for the children at Finches Respite Centre.
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