Tribute to
James Hepworth,
1983 – 2021
Derby Kids’ Camp would like to thank the family and friends of the late James Hepworth for their warmth and kindness in honouring their son through donations to the charity.
James passed away unexpectedly in 2021 and, as a tribute to their beloved son and friend, donations have been made to Derby Kids’ Camp to support local vulnerable and disadvantaged young children.
An incredible sum in excess of £3,000 has been raised and will fully fund 20 much-needed children’s holidays this summer.
As a lasting memory to James, the family have been invited to choose the two supported schools linked closest to James to specifically fund their nominated children. We hope that James’ memory will last a lifetime as these children will enjoy a holiday they shall never forget.
We also sincerely hope to welcome James’ family to visit camp during the summer to meet the children and experience the incredible positive effect of their kindness in the name of their son James.
More about James Hepworth, 1983-2021
In what has been an all-too short life, James has had a huge impact on everyone he came into contact with. He left Bemrose School to go to what is now Derby College, determined to work in a Nursery.
Having qualified he became employed by the College – first at Mackworth, and then Wilmorton, before relocating to Broomfield where he remained till his untimely death. Who knows how many hundreds of youngsters he influenced in their early years? He certainly left an impact on many parents and staff.
He will be sadly missed by all, no one has a bad word for him, ‘Heart of Gold’ has been used continuously by his shocked friends, parents and workers.
