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This week (10 – 15 April) marks World Music Therapy Week. We have taken this opportunity to shine a light on what music therapy looks like here at The Children’s Trust.

On Wednesday 22 March, The Children’s Trust School hosted ‘Accessible Arts Day’.

The purpose of the day was to showcase how the teaching staff make art accessible and immersive for the children and young people that attend the School. This work in the arts helps the learners reach their personal educational goals, as well enhancing their wellbeing and quality of life.

The Children’s Trust has received a donation of technology worth £52,000 that will allow children to explore unique experiences.

4-year-old Millie is taking part in the Surrey Hills Hike challenge to raise money for The Children’s Trust.

After carrying out analysis of the Supercar event, The Children’s Trust have taken the difficult decision to stop holding the event. It continues to be a challenging time for The Children’s Trust. Like many similar organisations we have seen significant increases in our costs, driven by inflationary pressures and other economic factors.

Nicholas Owen is urging people to lace up their boots and take part in the Surrey Hills Hike in March.

We marked Occupational Therapy Week in November by recognising the crucial role our specialist team of occupational therapists play in giving children greater independence in their lives.

After a difficult start in life, Indy is now living and loving every day.

When Indy was born she weighed less than a bag of sugar. She was put in an incubator and whisked away from her mum Sasha. When Sasha did see Indy she was amazed she was still alive. Sasha said: “Her forearm was the same circumference as one of my fingers. It was utterly devastating.” 

We are delighted to have been awarded an Artsmark Platinum Award for our work in the arts.

Dalton Leong is stepping down as Chief Executive of The Children’s Trust on 2 December.