Summer can be a challenging time for the children and families we support. After experiencing a brain injury, a child’s needs may change, and the amount of medical and therapy interventions needed can often feel intense. Things that were exciting before, going on holiday and days out with friends, can now feel impossible or scary, and life can feel limited.
August was a fun and enriching time for the children and families we support, and our Sports Inclusion Day was no exception. Around 50 children and young people took part, enjoying the outdoors, trying new activities, and showing that sport really can be for everyone.
The Children’s Trust are delighted to announce the appointment of two new trustees to the board.
Love can find us in the most unexpected places, and for two devoted volunteers at The Children's Trust, it has blossomed through their shared passion for helping others. Having dedicated their time to volunteering, they never imagined their journey would lead them to each other.
Volunteers’ Week returns this year after reaching its 40th anniversary last year. From 2 to 8 June 2025, The Children's Trust will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK.
The Digital Services Consortium (DSC) is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking initiative that will improve the digital skills, confidence, and access to digital services for thousands of children with disability and long-term illness and their families.
Bread Ahead founder Matthew Jones has pledged to donate 10% of all bookings made during that week to The Children’s Trust
On Sunday 27 April the world’s most popular marathon takes place in London.
Here at The Children's Trust, we have been running an enrichment programme for the children we support during the school Easter holiday. Activities have included music, movement and dance, giving the children the opportunity to work towards rehabilitation goals, enjoy new or existing hobbies, and have fun with their family and friends.
Children living with a brain injury may have to find ways of coping with hidden disabilities; long term challenges that are not immediately obvious to other people. Here, a young person living with a brain injury shares her thoughts.
