As part of our annual charity collaboration in 2022, we partnered with
The Little Princess Trust to raise as much money and awareness as we could for a charity
that provides free, real hair wigs to support children and their families through childhood hair loss.
The Little Princess Trust is a charity that provides free, real hair wigs and support to children and their families through childhood hair loss. The Little Princess Trust makes around 2,000 free wigs every year with a service available for all genders up to the age of 24.
Since 2016, The Little Princess Trust has been able to fund pioneering academics and institutions to research new and better treatments for paediatric cancers. The Trust aimed to fill some of the funding gaps needed for vital research into improving survival rates, reducing the side effects of treatments, and improving patient outcomes through access to new treatments and medical trials. Incredible work and a cause we very much wanted to do our part to support, along with your help.
The story of The Little Princess Trust begins with Hannah Tarplee. In her own words, Hannah’s mum Wendy has shared these words about her beautiful daughter:
'Hannah was a thoughtful and caring little girl who was wise far beyond her years. She lost her short battle with cancer at just 5 years old but in those 5 years she brought so much joy to her friends and family with her sense of fun, her incredible kindness and her wonderful sense of humour. She loved dancing and was a budding ballerina, she loved musicals and all things Disney. She was our Little Princess.
She had just started school and was at the start of an exciting adventure. However tough life was for her, she always found joy in the most unlikely of places and she absolutely adored her little brother, George. Hannah always lit up the room with love, fun & kindness. The thousands of children helped by this charity, and the incredible life-saving Little Princess Trust funded research is a wonderful legacy for a truly amazing little girl.'
Hannah was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour in 2004 and experienced hair loss due to her treatment, which was especially traumatic as she loved her hair. Hannah’s parents were able to find her a suitable wig after an extensive search, which they described as having a hugely positive effect on their daughter during her treatment. Tragically Hannah passed away in 2005.
Knowing the effect a wig had on their daughter, and the experience they had trying to find something suitable, as a fitting, powerful tribute to Hannah, her memory, and her legacy Wendy and Simon, their friends, and Hereford Cathedral Junior School founded The Little Princess Trust in 2006. Making real hair wigs free and accessible to children and young adults across the UK and Ireland in a space where they can feel safe and cared for, helping them regain their confidence and identity. All wigs are chosen by the recipient for colour and length. Once the wig is selected the recipient is matched with a salon and a specialist hairstylist where their chosen wig can be styled exactly as they would like it. The Little Princess Trust are now in the early stages of offering their services in Europe and beyond, all volunteers and fundraisers ensure that more children and young people are helped when they really need it.
The Little Princess Trust is a charity that provides free, real hair wigs and support to children and their families through childhood hair loss. The Little Princess Trust makes around 2,000 free wigs every year with a service available for all genders up to the age of 24. Since 2016, The Little Princess Trust has been able to fund pioneering academics and institutions to research new and better treatments for paediatric cancers. The Trust aimed to fill some of the funding gaps needed for vital research into improving survival rates, reducing the effects of treatments, and improving patient outcomes through access to new treatments and medical trials. Incredible work and a cause we very much wanted to do our part to support, along with your help.
The story of The Little Princess Trust begins with Hannah Tarplee. In her own words, Hannah’s mum Wendy has shared these words about her beautiful daughter:
'Hannah was a thoughtful and caring little girl who was wise far beyond her years. She lost her short battle with cancer at just 5 years old but in those 5 years she brought so much joy to her friends and family with her sense of fun, her incredible kindness and her wonderful sense of humour. She loved dancing and was a budding ballerina, she loved musicals and all things Disney. She was our Little Princess.
She had just started school and was at the start of an exciting adventure. However tough life was for her, she always found joy in the most unlikely of places and she absolutely adored her little brother, George. Hannah always lit up the room with love, fun & kindness. The thousands of children helped by this charity, and the incredible life-saving Little Princess Trust funded research is a wonderful legacy for a truly amazing little girl.'
Hannah was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour in 2004 and experienced hair loss due to her treatment, which was especially traumatic as she loved her hair. Hannah’s parents were able to find her a suitable wig after an extensive search, which they described as having a hugely positive effect on their daughter during her treatment. Tragically Hannah passed away in 2005.
Knowing the effect a wig had on their daughter, and the experience they had trying to find something suitable, as a fitting, powerful tribute to Hannah, her memory, and her legacy Wendy and Simon, their friends, and Hereford Cathedral Junior School founded The Little Princess Trust in 2006. Making real hair wigs free and accessible to children and young adults across the UK and Ireland in a space where they can feel safe and cared for, helping them regain their confidence and identity. All wigs are chosen by the recipient for colour and length. Once the wig is selected the recipient is matched with a salon and a specialist hairstylist where their chosen wig can be styled exactly as they would like it. The Little Princess Trust are now in the early stages of offering their services in Europe and beyond, all volunteers and fundraisers ensure that more children and young people are helped when they really need it.
IT TAKES...
16 individual donations of hair
12-16 inches of hair (preferred length of donation)
60 hours
+
2 weeks
To make 1 Little Princess Trust wig
And now, we are calling on you!
Click the link to learn more about the story of
IT TAKES...
16 individual donations of hair
12-16 inches of hair (preferred length of donation)
60 hours
+
2 weeks
To make 1 Little Princess Trust wig
And now, we are calling on you!
Click the link to learn more about the story of
IT TAKES...
16 individual donations of hair
12-16 inches of hair (preferred length of donation)
60 hours
+
2 weeks
To make 1 Little Princess Trust wig
And now, we are calling on you!
Click the link to learn more about the story of
Wash and dry hair thoroughly. If conditioner needs to be used, please make sure it is thoroughly washed out and do not use styling products. Put the hair into ponytail/s.
Secure ponytails at both ends with a hair tie, and one halfway down, or at regular intervals for longer hair. Your hairdresser will cut above the top band. Ideally, The Little Princess Trust needs hair donations of 12 inches or above.
Once your cut is complete, place the hair in recyclable packaging, including your hair donation form. Weigh your envelope at the Post Office to ensure the correct postage is paid.
Post your donation to The Little Princess Trust, The Hannah Tarplee Building, 22-25 Berrington Street, Hereford HR4 0BJ, UK
WATCH THE VIDEO TO FIND OUT MORE
STEP 1
Wash hair and dry thoroughly. If conditioner needs to be used please ensure it is thoroughly rinsed out and do not use styling products. Put hair into ponytail/s.
STEP 2
Secure ponytails at both ends with a hair band, and one halfway down (or at regular intervals for longer hair). Ask your hairdresser to cut above the top band. We ideally need 12 inches of hair or more!
STEP 1
Once your cut is complete, place the hair in recyclable packaging, including your hair donation form. Weigh your envelope at the Post Office to ensure the correct postage is paid.
STEP 2
Post your donation to The Little Princess Trust, The Hannah Tarplee Building, 22-25 Berrington Street, Hereford HR4 0BJ. UK
Wash and dry hair thoroughly. If conditioner needs to be used, please make sure it is thoroughly washed out and do not use styling products. Put the hair into ponytail/s.
Secure ponytails at both ends with a hair tie, and one halfway down, or at regular intervals for longer hair. Your hairdresser will cut above the top band. Ideally, The Little Princess Trust needs hair donations of 12 inches or above.
Once your cut is complete, place the hair in recyclable packaging, including your hair donation form. Weigh your envelope at the Post Office to ensure the correct
postage is paid.
Post your donation to The Little Princess Trust, The Hannah Tarplee Building, 22-25 Berrington Street, Hereford HR4 0BJ. UK
WATCH THE VIDEO TO FIND OUT MORE
Q: How did your work with The Little Princess Trust begin?
A: I worked with Wendy just after she lost Hannah and remember her starting LPT, whilst working part time at a local newspaper. I've always loved this Charity and when this job became available, I called in for a chat. The rest is history! I've been here for just over a year, it feels like my family now and I'm loving being part of this postive force in the world.
Q: At CLOUD NINE we will be hosting our own fundraising events in-house and encouraging our CLOUD NINE community to hold and share theirs. We would love to hear about any fun, unusual fundraising ideas for inspiration. Are there any particularly memorable events that stick in your mind to give us some inspiration?
A: Every day we get people contacting us about donating their hair and you realise that the world has a lot of lovely, generous people wanting to do good. It's particularly poignant when we have wig recipients who, after treatment are able to grow their hair and to donate to the charity. I remember earlier this summer we supplied a wig to a 16 year old and she talks of the confidence it's given to her, she looked amazing for her prom.
Q: We love the positive, empowering message of ‘hair and hope’ that your trust represents. We want to shout about this as far as we can and encourage anyone considering the big chop to go for it. In your own words. What would you say to anyone who is thinking about donating their hair but needs just a little extra encouragement?
A: We would never ask anyone to cut their hair unless they are 100% sure that they want to. There are many ways people can fundraise for us, as each wig costs £550, so it doesn't have to be a haircut. But if you are looking for inspiration then we have lots of incredible supporters and wig recipients on our social media feeds.
Q: How did your work with The Little Princess Trust begin?
A: I worked with Wendy just after she lost Hannah and remember her starting LPT, whilst working part time at a local newspaper. I've always loved this Charity and when this job became available, I called in for a chat. The rest is history! I've been here for just over a year, it feels like my family now and I'm loving being part of this postive force in the world.
Q: At CLOUD NINE we will be hosting our own fundraising events in-house and encouraging our CLOUD NINE community to hold and share theirs. We would love to hear about any fun, unusual fundraising ideas for inspiration. Are there any particularly memorable events that stick in your mind to give us some inspiration?
A: Every day we get people contacting us about donating their hair and you realise that the world has a lot of lovely, generous people wanting to do good. It's particularly poignant when we have wig recipients who, after treatment are able to grow their hair and to donate to the charity. I remember earlier this summer we supplied a wig to a 16 year old and she talks of the confidence it's given to her, she looked amazing for her prom.
Q: We love the positive, empowering message of ‘hair and hope’ that your trust represents. We want to shout about this as far as we can and encourage anyone considering the big chop to go for it. In your own words. What would you say to anyone who is thinking about donating their hair but needs just a little extra encouragement?
A: We would never ask anyone to cut their hair unless they are 100% sure that they want to. There are many ways people can fundraise for us, as each wig costs £550, so it doesn't have to be a haircut. But if you are looking for inspiration then we have lots of incredible supporters and wig recipients on our social media feeds.
We are calling on our amazing CLOUD NINE community to do The Power of Good and have the chop for charity then share your fierce new looks with us using #shareyourhair. Gather your friends, family, and colleagues to make that appointment for The Little Princess Trust. We want to raise as much awareness and money as possible for the incredible, life-changing work they do. We will also be providing a series of inspirational CLOUD NINE content on
how to style new shorter, FIERCER looks.
The CLOUD NINE team held a Charity Bake Sale and a wig styling competition judged by Phil & Wendy from The Little Princess Trust, and a sample sale with all proceeds donated to charity. Our very own Head of Sales, Ghalia, has had a huge 14 inches cut off to donate and the CLOUD NINE team has pledged to walk The Yorkshire Three Peaks in 2023 to raise as much awareness and money as possible.
We would love for you to join us in our fundraising efforts. Share your donation stories on IG and TikTok using #shareyourhair and we can collectively shout about The Little Princess Trust to encourage more donations that are really needed.
We are calling on our amazing CLOUD NINE community to do The Power of Good and have the chop for charity then share your fierce new looks with us using #shareyourhair. Gather your friends, family, and colleagues to make that appointment for The Little Princess Trust. We want to raise as much awareness and money as possible for the incredible, life-changing work they do. We will also be providing a series of inspirational
CLOUD NINE content on how to style new shorter, FIERCER looks.
The CLOUD NINE team held a Royal Bake Sale and a wig styling competition judged by Phil & Wendy from The Little Princess Trust, and a sample sale with all proceeds donated to charity. Our very own Head of Sales, Ghalia, has had a huge 14 inches cut off to donate. The team has also pledged to walk
The Yorkshire Three Peaks in 2023. So far as a team we have raised £00000 and we would love for you to join us.
Share your donation stories on IG and TikTok using #shareyourhair and we can collectively shout about The Little Princess Trust to encourage more donations that are really needed.
We are calling on our amazing CLOUD NINE community to do The Power of Good and have the chop for charity then share your fierce new looks with us using #shareyourhair. Gather your friends, family, and colleagues to make that appointment for The Little Princess Trust. We want to raise as much awareness and money as possible for the incredible, life-changing work they do. We will also be providing a series of inspirational
CLOUD NINE content on how to style new shorter, FIERCER looks.
The CLOUD NINE team held a Royal Bake Sale and a wig styling competition judged by Phil & Wendy from The Little Princess Trust, and a sample sale with all proceeds donated to charity. Our very own Head of Sales, Ghalia, has had a huge 14 inches cut off to donate. The team has also pledged to walk
The Yorkshire Three Peaks in 2023. So far as a team we have raised £00000 and we would love for you to join us.
Share your donation stories on IG and TikTok using #shareyourhair and we can collectively shout about The Little Princess Trust to encourage more donations that are really needed.
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