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Thomas Centre

A family’s only chance at a real holiday

For families raising a child with severe cerebral palsy, going on holiday is not a question of budget or preference. It is a question of whether it is even possible. Standard accommodation fails them. Most hotels fall short. Mainstream short-break services are not equipped.

The Thomas Centre, in Covenham, Lincolnshire, is different. It was built specifically for families like ours — with hoists, height-adjustable beds, wide doorways, a heated indoor pool, a sensory garden, and a playbarn. It is not an afterthought. It is purpose-built, wholly dedicated, and run with genuine care.

The JT Foundation was established by Felix and Faith Phikiso, inspired by their son Jerome — who lives with Level 5 cerebral palsy. We know what it means to search desperately for a place that can actually welcome your child. The Thomas Centre is that place. We cannot let it disappear