Whilst KIDS 4 KIDS will concentrate on working with younger children (under 13) The John Hardy Trust will work with its Members, Suppliers and Consumers to assist UK Youth, who help some 750,000 children and young adults, up to the age of 23 years, develop and grow. The Trust will raise funds in its name and UK Youth members will be able to apply for a grant at the end of the Year to aid them in buying sports and other activity related equipment for their use and benefit.

By buying through our web sites you will be able to donate a part of the cost of what you purchase to helping this worthy organisation in their work. Our aim is to help develop fit and active children, future Sportsmen and Sportswomen, as well as actively encouraging health, well-being and social inclusion of all our young citizens.

About John Hardy, FCA

To John education was very important, but too late he realised that exercise, a fit lifestyle and a good diet were also important to maintain one's lifestyle. He decided that smoking and drinking were not helpful pursuits and could, especially in the young, be dangerous.

John was an accountant with many interests but work was the one that ruled his life. Whilst he enjoyed a game of snooker and flying model airplanes his business always came first.

Throughout his short life he helped many people and associations but especially the young. He was grandfather to four girls and was often heard to say that 'kids were for spoiling' but obviously only in the best of ways and for the right reasons.

He donated items such as football kits and netball outfits to the local school, helped the Out of School club with sports and active play equipment and donated to the NSPCC amongst many other charities.

In 1998 he helped his wife set up www.exercise.co.uk, a web site offering exercise, fitness, disabled, kids and leisure equipment. However, the main aim of the site was to be informative and to pass on information that would help, not just youngsters, although they were a priority, but all people, regardless of age, to be active and healthy.

The aim of The John Hardy Trust is to work closely with UK Youth (new name for Youth Clubs of Great Britain) in an effort to help develop fit and active children, future Sportsmen and Sportswomen, as well as actively encouraging health, well-being and the social inclusion of our future citizens.

The Trust is a fitting memorial to a Yorkshire gentleman.

WAYS IN WHICH YOU CAN HELP The John Hardy Trust!

TIME All children need our time. The only way they learn is by interacting with adults. Give your time now for all young people by volunteering to work with local child/youth groups. Tell us what you have done or are doing for your local communities children. The best helper every month wins a prize. For more details of this project contact us at . Are you listed on our Best Helper page? Check now by clicking here: Best Helper	SPORTS-UK STORE Whatever your sport the new Sports-UK Store will be bringing it to you. Whether it be a cricket bat, football boots, squash racket or some other item of sport equipment you will be able to find it here. If not we will locate it for you. And remember every time you buy from the Sports-UK web store a proportion of the money paid is donated to The John Hardy Trust with all the money being used for the benefit of children.
GIFTSUK Another way to raise funds will be to visit the GiftsUK web site. This site is currently under construction but once live you will be able to find that unique gift. So, when you get stuck on what to buy that person who has everything or for something totally different log onto www.giftsuk.co.uk and you'll impress that special someone. Keep checking we will be live soon.	FITNESS STORE Not into Sport but still need to get and keep fit. Why not try the Fitness Store for all your exercise and fitness requirements. If you don't find what you want then we will locate it for you at no cost. And remember, every time you buy from the Fitness web store a proportion of the money paid is donated to The John Hardy Trust with ALL the money being used for the benefit of children.
DONATIONS Want to help us in our quest then why not send us a donation today. Please make the cheque payable to The John Hardy Trust and we will include you on our website. Remember it doesn't matter how large or small your donation every penny is given for the benefit of children.	AUCTION Another way to raise funds will be to visit the UK Auction House. (UK Auction House) Although this site is not yet ready it is expected that when you visit it you will find an item you would really like. An idea of the sort of items available will be such things as a signed England 2003 Rugby Ball, a signed England 2004 team shirt, autographs and other sports memorabilia plus many other unique and special items. Keep checking we will be live soon.

BEST HELPERS

The Best Helpers this month are:

Steve Copley Musician - Steve has been involved with music since the age of 15. He took up teaching of music producing many succesful students. Having listened to young people talking about stopping war he wanted to give something back to the next generation. Thus he wrote and recorded When It's Over, a song to be sold on behalf of the Kids 4 Kids Charity with all proceeds going to the benefit of young people.

The Salterhebble Infant & Junior School Choir This is a local school choir that backed Steve on the CD single When Its Over. They, like all the musicians on the CD, gave their services for free. This is young people helping young people.

Pollington Panthers Football Club Just some of the young footballers whose training gear carries the Kids 4 Kids logo. They have included details of the Kids 4 Kids charity on their web site.

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