Over £1 Million Raised in 36 Hours in Matched Funding Campaign

Kisharon Langdon is delighted to announce the phenomenal success of its matched funding campaign, which raised an incredible £1,030,049 in just 36 hours to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people throughout their journey of a lifetime.

The campaign ran from 8-9 June, galvanising support from across the community through an online platform, with all donations doubled thanks to the generosity of match funders and with 159 Kisharon Langdon Champions hosting their own fundraising pages. The funds raised will directly support Kisharon Langdon’s vital services, including supported living, education, employment opportunities and community inclusion programmes.

The campaign featured people supported by Kisharon Langdon at different stages of their lives and for others throughout their lifetime, for example, Eli, who started at the Wohl Campus, Kisharon Noé School, and then stayed with Kisharon Langdon for college, and now lives in supported living accommodation and has found employment through the charity. Eli says, “Kisharon Langdon is a home. It’s a great place to be. They have helped me to get work and thank you for supporting me.”

The campaign also featured Wohl Campus, Kisharon Noé School pupil, Jordyn, whose mother, Tami, was told when Jordyn was born that she would likely only live for 28 days, and if she did survive, she would be blind, deaf and never mobile. Today, with our support, Jordyn is thriving at school, walking independently, does Makaton signing, is into fashion and like a little teenager. Tami says, “Thank you for giving me my little girl and letting her be the best version she can be, and thank you for giving us our family, our home and the lives that we have.”

The campaign received enthusiastic backing from across the community, including a special appearance from Lev the Lion, Kisharon Langdon’s new mascot. In the lead-up to the campaign, Lev made many appearances across North West London to share Shabbat candles and spread awareness about the vital work the charity does.

The funds raised will ensure Kisharon Langdon can continue delivering high-impact services that promote independence, dignity, and inclusion for the people it supports.

Richard Franklin, Chief Executive of Kisharon Langdon, says: “We are absolutely thrilled to have reached our £1 million target. This campaign was more than just a fundraiser. It was a celebration of our community’s belief in the value and potential of every person we support. We are profoundly grateful to everyone who donated, championed, and shared our message.”

Adam Overlander-Kaye, Director of Fundraising at Kisharon Langdon, says: “This was a true community effort. Thanks to our amazing champions and generous donors, we can continue to provide life-changing support and opportunities to the people who rely on us. Every gift, large or small, has helped us to reach this milestone.”

You can continue to donate to the matched funding campaign here: qaytn.nimsite.uk/donate/matched-funding-campaign