Jessie May is a Bristol-based charity providing nursing care at home for children and young people with life limiting conditions who are not expected to live beyond the age of 19. Jessie May was established in September 1994 by Chris and Philippa Purrington, following the death of their baby daughter Jessica May. She died from a genetic condition known as severe Spinal Muscular Atrophy when she was only 4½ months old.

Jessica’s parents were determined to do what they could to enable other children with conditions like Jessica’s and their families to have support in their own homes and the choice to die at home when that time comes.

After a lot of hard work and perseverance initial funding was secured, and Jessie May was officially launched in 1996. Since Jessie May was founded in 1996 the charity has supported over 300 children and their families in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset, and Swindon & Wiltshire.

How we helped:

Leah and Anne-Marie were welcomed by Julian (Head of Fundraising and Communications) and introduced to the rest of the lovely team at Jessie May in their Kingswood office. In preparation for Jessie May’s Christmas party the girls from Spec Recruitment volunteered by getting crafty and creating pom-pom snowballs and preparing activity sheets for the children and their families - the girls has a great time supporting such a wonderful charity.

Thanks for having us Jessie May!