News & events News Charities come together in Penny Lane takeover A host of charities have gathered to mark the final day of the Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2026, under the arches of Penny Lane. Generously supported by the Isle of Wight Festival team, for the last four days the organisations have been staffing stalls close to the campsite entrance and Electro Love. Isle of Wight-based children's charity Daisy Chains, Isle of Wight Pride, and Wessex Cancer Support, complete with mascot Wolly, were joined by Beaulieu Respite, which is based on what becomes the Festival site and Ventnor's St Catherine's Speech, Language and Communication School. Also marking a successful four days were the Bay Youth Project, which is based in Sandown, learning disability support charity, Haylands Farm, Freshwater Bay's Dimbola, Oxfam and The Wave Project: Surf Therapy Charity. 24/7 hospice care charity, Mountbatten Isle of Wight, completed the line up, with its hospice just yards from the Festival site. The Isle of Wight Festival is a crucial annual event for these organisations, both for fundraising and raising awareness. From sunflower umbrellas to vintage clothing and from games for the kids to knitted bees, come and say hello to the charities at Penny Lane. CLICK HERE for the Mountbatten Isle of Wight Isle of Wight Festival 2026 LIVE blog Read more: Saturday sunflower spots at the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 PHOTOS Read more: Photos of Isle of Wight Festival's Galactic Glamour and Space Oddities Manage Cookie Preferences