October 2025

Tristram Trekkers (click to visit the Just Giving page)

In Memory of Tristram

Family and friends are taking on the arduous Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge – covering 24 miles in under 12 hours on Saturday 25th October – to raise funds for Maidstone Mencap, in loving memory of our beautiful Tristram.

This incredible organisation brought Tristram joy, friendship, and unwavering support, and we are proud to honour his memory by giving something back.

This 10th of November marks five years since Tristram’s sudden and heartbreaking passing. Though the pain of his loss remains, we carry his spirit forward through this challenge, supporting a cause that meant so much to him.

Your support not only honours Tristram’s memory but also helps others continue to benefit from the compassion and care that Maidstone Mencap offers every day.

Thank you for standing with us.

Tristram’s Trekkers have raised a whopping £5,962!! Thank you to everyone who trekked in memory of Tristram to raise funds for Maidstone Mencap 🙂

August 2022

London to Brighton Cycle Ride page in Memory of Tristram Watson (click to visit the Just Giving page)

Family and friends of our beautiful Tristram are taking on this arduous challenge to raise money for Maidstone Mencap, where Tristram enjoyed spending time with friends.

Tristram passed suddenly and too soon, our hearts will never be fixed but we hope to  give something back to this amazing charity, which supported him throughout his short life.

January 2021

During our time at Maidstone Mencap, spanning many years, there was a core group of young people, volunteers and staff who remained consistent over time. Tristram was one of those people. He was always there, with a smile on his face. He was easy going, funny, cheeky and a pleasure to be around. It wasn’t just Tristram who was an integral part of our special group, it was his whole family.  Always present and ready to help – every family member was a familiar face in our hall and an extended part of our group. Looking back on the time now I had no idea how special our group was or how treasured those memories would become.

Tristram enjoyed being around his friends. He liked chatting with us, listening to music and telling us what was good and what wasn’t! He was always cool. He was up for whatever we were doing and enjoyed countless trips to the park, slow strolls, linking arms with his helpers. He never let his physical difficulties get in the way. He was a joy. He was gentle, softly spoken and caring.  He was always there for every trip, every summer, every rainy session in the hall and every Christmas outing.

Tristram will never be forgotten by those of us who were lucky enough to have known him.