A MUCH-loved charity is making an appeal after they had two of their mini buses stolen in a matter of days.

The buses were stolen on Friday January 10th and Friday January 17th from the Five Acres area of Harlow.

Chill Out Kids Club is based at the Barn Mead pavilion.

The first bus reg no is YK13 JHC

The second bus reg no is: WE60 COE

The owner of Chill Out Kids Club, Tracey Watkins has made the following appeal.

“Hi my name is Tracey and I have been running a School Holiday & After School Club for the past 20+ years.

I have just purchased a Mini Bus within the last year, which is used to collect the children from various schools around Harlow and bring them to the setting; but on Friday 10th January 2025 at approximately 6.45am our Mini Bus was stolen.

“To say that I am devastated is an understatement, as are the children, some of whom have disabilities. The impact this has had on everyone is unexplainable.

I am hoping that we can raise some money to put towards the insurance pay out, as the value is showing up as approximately half of what I have paid for it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.”

The appeal was written before the second bus was stolen.

Tracey added: “I tried so hard to build a credible service for our community, then to have not one but two buses stolen in a week, is totally soul destroying.

“So if anyone can help me find them, we would really appreciate any help.”