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Running a charity like ours is more expensive than you might imagine.  As well as the essential costs associated with running our activities, we also have to pay for less direct, but still important, things such as insurance and website hosting. We’re delighted that Kualo has kindly helped us out with the latter, by providing us with Free Web Hosting by Kualo.

A huge thank you to Kualo for generously supporting our work.

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KYDS is delighted that Bradley Cole, one of their Ambassadors, will be running the 2018 London Marathon for KYDS on the 22nd April.

Brad joined KYDS in 2009 for our very first production of Dracula Spectacular, where he played Father O’Stake. Brad also appeared in various other roles including as Widow Twonkey in Aladdin

Brad was also awarded the award for Best Young Actor by the North Essex Theatre Guild in 2011 for his performance as Fat Sam in Bugsy Malone.

Since then, Brad has studied acting and musical theatre and now works in the accounts team at local business DW Clark & Sons.

Brad said:

“Being a part of the group since 2009 (when the group was formed) I have come from performing myself in my younger days to now supporting and helping to put on productions in any way I can for the very talented bunch of kids that we have.

KYDS isn’t just a local drama group, it’s a family for both the kids and the adults that are a part of it! Being able to raise the money for this group will help it achieve some incredible things, like improving the quality of shows with scenery, equipment and props.”

Alexandra Berriman, KYDS Artistic Director, said:

“We’re really proud of Brad, he’s been training for this for months, alongside directing our next production of Oliver! which will be performed in Tiptree in June. We’re all looking forward to cheering Brad on in London in April!

We’re also hugely grateful to everyone that has sponsored Brad. If you haven’t already, please do make a donation and help Brad reach his target. Every penny will go towards the brilliant work that KYDS does with young people in the community.”

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Brad with his Best Young Actor award in 2011

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President of KYDS, Ray Banks, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the community in Tiptree in the Queen’s 2018 New Year’s Honours List. 

A BEM recognises ‘hands-on’ service to the local community. This could be a long-term charitable or voluntary activity, or innovative work of a relatively short duration (3 to 4 years) that has made a significant difference.

Ray has been actively involved in the Tiptree community for 30 years, after moving to Tiptree in 1987. He has been Church Warden and currently serves as Verger at St. Luke’s Church in Tiptree and until recently was involved in Heartwatch (Tiptree First Responders’ Group). Ray has also been involved in a whole host of other community events and activities, such as raising money for  Friends of Tiptree Heath.

Prior to its closure, Ray was an active member of Tiptree Amateur Dramatic Society (TADS), performing in many productions and serving as Chairman.

When KYDS was founded in 2009, Ray was asked to become President. Since then, Ray has championed youth theatre in the community, actively promoting the society and contributing to our activities.

Ray also introduced his own award to KYDS, ‘The President’s Highest Achiever Award’ which he awards to young people in the group twice a year to recognise members that have overcome challenges or demonstrated exceptional personal development. Ray continues to mentor, encourage, recognise and inspire young people as President.

We are absolutely delighted that Ray has been recognised with this honour. It is a huge achievement which deservedly recognises a huge contribution by Ray to the people of Tiptree.

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• East Anglian Daily Times Article
• Maldon and Burnham Standard Article

Photo: Sarah Lucy Brown (for East Anglian Daily Times)

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KYDS is hugely grateful to Tesco customers who voted for our project “Helping Our Young People Perform” during the vote between Saturday 1st July and Thursday 31st August in Tesco stores in Tiptree and Mersea.

We are delighted to have come 1st place in the competion, meaning that KYDS will now receive a grant of £4,000 from Tesco!

This funding will help KYDS to meet the rising costs of continuing its work, such as hiring venues to rehearse and perform, as well as a host of other running costs.

Without the generous support of the community and organisations like Tesco, KYDS would not be the successful charity it is today. The support we have received from the local community is inspiring and we are extremely grateful for it. 

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KYDS is delighted to have received a generous donation from 3D MarComms for its upcoming production of Aladdin.

3D MarComms, whose Head Office is based in Heybridge, is a leading provider of Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). Their leading product, HARBOUR® ATS,  provides both the Candidate and the Recruiter with a better user experience, plus so much more.

​James Stocker, Chair of Trustees said:

“We are delighted to have the support of 3D MarComms who have chosen to generously support our work with young people and members of the community.”

“Without the support of companies like 3D MarComms, KYDS simply wouldn’t be the vibrant charity it is today.”
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Les Turner (President of Kelvedon & District Rotary Club) James Stocker (Chair of Trustees of KYDS), Tracy Rudling (CEO of Colchester CVS and Colchester Rotarian), Eugene Kraft (President of Colchester Rotary Club)

KYDS is delighted to have received the support of two local Rotary Clubs, Kelvedon & District Rotary Club and Colchester Rotary Club.

At a recent meeting of the Kelvedon & District Club, KYDS Chair of Trustees James Stocker gave a presentation on the work that KYDS is doing in the community. In particular the presentation focussed on the achievements of the Society to date, as well as the Society’s ambitions and future challenges going forward.

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Following the presentation, James received cheques, from the Presidents of both clubs, on behalf of KYDS.

The funds received will be used to make a number of capital purchases, as well as establishing designated training and workshop funds.
James said: “Without the support of local organisations like rotary, KYDS simply wouldn’t be able to continue its work in the community”
“We are very grateful to both clubs for their generosity and look forward to continuing a mutually beneficial partnership going forward”.

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KYDS is delighted to have received a £500 grant from Grassroots Charity.

Grassroots is a registered charity which has been operating since 1991, specialising in making small grants to voluntary and community organisations involved in social welfare in North East Essex.

The £500 awarded to KYDS was given to help the Society meet its venue hire costs, which is the biggest expenditure for KYDS.

James Stocker, Chair of Trustees, said “We are extremely grateful to Grassroots Charity for their generous donation. This money will help us to meet our venue hire costs and continue our important work in the community, including our regular meetings twice a week with young people”.

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Lord Petre, Lord Lieutenant of Essex (L) presenting the cheque to Bill Sheldon, KYDS Fundraising Officer (R).

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This week, KYDS is celebrating Small Charity Week and the excellent work that small charities like ours do.

We are proud of the work that KYDS is doing in Tiptree and the surrounding areas of Essex. Since 2009, we have been working with young people to help them develop a range of transferable skills through singing, acting and dance workshops. Our regular public performances provide audiences with accessible, value-for-money, arts productions and we are delighted that our audiences continue to grow year-on-year.

Since registering as a charity in November 2014, we have renewed our commitment to growing and building our work, as outlined in our 2020 Strategy. Working with members of the community, organisations, companies and charities, we know that we can achieve even more.

We would like to thank our many supporters for their continued support of our charity. We’re looking forward to achieving even more with your help.

For more information about how you can support our charity, please email hello@kyds.org.uk

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KYDS is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in working with us on a range of creative youth theatre projects.

We are looking for team players interested in working in rehearsals for our future productions as assistant directors, choreographers, singing coaches and assistant musical directors.

Both experienced practitioners as well as individuals looking to get involved in youth theatre for the first time would be very welcome.

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Leena Loerns by emailing leena@kyds.org.uk or call us on 01621 710050.

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Marcus Churchill, a founding member and current Trustee of KYDS, is due to play a major role in an upcoming feature film, Wuthering Heights.

Marcus will play Hindley Earnshaw, the tyrannical brother of Catherine.

After hundreds of audition tapes were received by the producers, we are exceptionally proud of Marcus for this fantastic achievement and wish him the best of luck with filming, which will take place in Shropshire.

The film is due to premiere in December 2016.

Follow @wutheringfilm or visit www.wuthering-heights.com for further information.

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