Clare’s Day is on 17 July 2026 Special lady behind the trust.

A special day for Clare.

Clare’s Day  on 17^th July each year celebrates Clare Milne, a special lady who remains at the very heart of the charity that proudly carries her name. Despite her challenges Clare’s huge heart and positive attitude enabled her to achieve so much, spreading fun, laughter wherever she went. People loved her! Can you please help us celebrate Clare’s special day?

Did you know Clare? We’d love everyone who knew Clare to help celebrate her life by sharing your stories, memories and photographs on your favourite social media platform. If your charity or organisation that has received grant support from The Clare Milne Trust, or simply someone whose life was touched by Clare, we’d be delighted if you joined us on social media on Clare’s Day. Please post on Friday 17 July and help make social media come alive with everything “Clare”.

So who was Clare Milne? Clare lived in Devon, embracing life with Cerebral Palsy with a huge heart, great sense of humour and real character. Perhaps it becomes a little clearer knowing that she was the only grandchild of A.A. Milne, the creator of Winnie-The-Pooh; her father was the real Christopher Robin. Though her time was far too short, Clare brought so much joy to her 56 years, many people who knew her recount many lovely stories, always involving fun and laughter.

In 1998, Clare received a significant sum of money from the sale of the copyright royalties of her grandfather’s Winnie The Pooh books. Her mother, Lesley Milne, expressed her heartfelt wish; “My dream is to know that my girl will be remembered for something that brings happiness where it is most needed. We are going to create a special charity, it’s going to be called The Clare Milne Trust.”

Clare’s important legacy has a clear focus “Through grants to charitable organisations, we support people with a disability in Devon and Cornwall”, with grants currently totalling over £13m, including over £1m in 2025. Today, the trustees of The Clare Milne Trust are committed to upholding Lesley’s vision, ensuring that Clare’s legacy continues to inspire by providing vital support and fostering inclusivity within the community. Together, let’s make Clare’s Day 2026 a truly special celebration of her life, kindness and lasting legacy.

The Clare Milne Trust