Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston and Small Steps have each received £13,677.91 from Councillor Penny Frost's 2025/26 mayoral year of fundraising.

Two Richmond charities that support local families have shared £27,355.82 raised during the last mayoral year. Each has received £13,677.91.

The money was raised by Councillor Penny Frost, who was the borough’s 60th Mayor in 2025/26, working with her Deputy Mayor, Councillor Clare Vollum. The two councillors chose the charities together, and Councillor Frost has now presented the cheques, the council said today.

Where the money goes

  • Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston has supported unpaid carers and their families in the borough for more than 35 years. It offers respite care, companionship, home help and support for children and people with complex needs, so carers can take a break.
  • Small Steps works with children under five who have physical disabilities or significant motor delays. Its group sessions use conductive education, and parents learn skills to carry on the work at home. The charity says each group has up to six children, who attend once a week with a parent or carer.

“We chose Crossroads Care and Small Steps because of the joy, support and relief they bring to local families,” Councillor Frost said. “This wonderful total is thanks to your generosity.”

What it means for you

If you care for someone unpaid, or your child under five has a physical disability, these are two local services worth knowing about. Crossroads Care lists its children’s, adult and complex care services on its website. Small Steps sets out who can join and how referrals work on its own.