Caudwell Children

Caudwell Children We're a UK charity dedicated to empowering disabled and neurodivergent children and families by providing life-changing services and equipment. 💜

Caudwell Children works tirelessly to transform the lives of disabled children in the UK. We have provided more than £85 million to help over 60,000 children with 653 different medical conditions - providing specialist family support by funding the equipment, treatment, therapy and services that disabled children need. Those services include a UK-first in-house autism service, specialist equipment

, employability training, help to reduce household costs, short breaks activity clubs and vital at-home support for disabled children. Caudwell Children was registered in March 2000 and is widely recognised as one of the country’s fastest growing children’s charities. Our administrative costs are covered by founder and Chairman Emeritus, John Caudwell whose vision was to create a sustainable children’s charity that offered benefactors’ transparency and peace of mind that 100% of their donation was being used to directly change children’s lives. By donating the cost of the charity’s annual management and administration overheads, John has guaranteed an efficient way for individuals and businesses to change the lives of thousands of sick and disabled children living in the UK. Since its inception the charity has doubled every pound raised, achieved through supplier partnerships, which means every pound donated works even harder. The charity’s ambassadors include Peter Andre, Joan Collins, Rod and Penny Stewart, Lady Forsyth-Johnson and Christine McGuinness.

We've had so much fun at our free summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme! ☀️SEND children and young people f...
03/09/2026

We've had so much fun at our free summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme! ☀️

SEND children and young people from Staffordshire and Cheshire East got involved in all kinds of activities over the last six weeks - from pottery and cookery, to DJ'ing, getting active, and exploring STEM workshops.

It's been wonderful to see so many new and familiar faces, having fun, making friends and creating memories. 💜

Want to find out more about our HAF and Kids' Activities Clubs? 🙋 Email [email protected] or visit our website: bit.ly/3QDeIjo

'Back to school' photos are filling social media - new uniforms, oversized backpacks and children ready to begin a new s...
02/09/2026

'Back to school' photos are filling social media - new uniforms, oversized backpacks and children ready to begin a new school year.

But for many SEND children and their families, the start of term can look very different...

💜 Waiting for the right school place or provision.
💜 Navigating the EHCP process.
💜 Home educating, EOTAS or managing reduced timetables.
💜 Experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
💜 Masking, meltdowns and shutdowns.
💜 Feeling unsupported, misunderstood and exhausted.

Whether you've chosen mainstream education, specialist provision, home education, or a different route entirely for your child, every journey is different.

What matters is finding an approach that works for your family - enabling your child to feel safe, accepted and supported to reach their full potential, whatever that may look like.

For families still seeking that support, you're not alone. We're here for you. 💜 bit.ly/4yaQ0az

28/08/2026

Today, we're celebrating Makaton Awareness Day with Eve! 🤟 (Let’s Make A Difference ) An autistic content creator and advocate who uses Sign Supported English (SSE).

What is Makaton? 🤔 Makaton uses signs, symbols and speech to help people communicate, used in spoken word order - similar to SSE.

But instead of signing every word in a sentence, Makaton uses a set of simplified key word signs, based on signs used in British Sign Language (BSL).

We hope you enjoyed learning some Makaton with us! 💜

If you'd like to learn about or support the work we do at Caudwell Children, visit us at 👉 www.caudwellchildren.com

27/08/2026

Jack, one of our wonderful beneficiaries, has been featured on BBC News! 💜

Born with Moebius Syndrome, a rare neurological condition that means he can’t smile or blink, Jack was once told by professionals that he'd never amount to anything.

But, he's proved them wrong. 💪 Having achieved so much already - from completing the National Three Peaks challenge, skydiving from 15,000 feet, earning a Masters degree, and becoming a disability rights campaigner.

"Caudwell Children changed my life [...] Doctors said I would never be able to walk or talk [...] I was written off by professionals, who couldn't see past my disability."

Jack now regularly volunteers at our Kids' Activities Club, giving back and advocating for other disabled people, determined to making sure they feel safe and welcome.

Donate to support our life-changing work today 👉 bit.ly/4c9E28S

Introducing our brand new Sensory Boxes! 😃✨Packed with carefully chosen items and resources, each box is designed to sup...
26/08/2026

Introducing our brand new Sensory Boxes! 😃✨

Packed with carefully chosen items and resources, each box is designed to support disabled and neurodivergent children, aged 3-18, with everyday activities.

🎲 Play Box - Supports development of communication and interaction through play.

🧠 Calming Box - Helps to manage feelings by finding ways to feel calmer and more regulated.

⚡ Get Ready Box - Supports routines and helps children feel more alert and ready to move from one activity to another.

💤 Bedtime Box - Helps with relaxation and building calmer, more settled bedtime routines.

Pre-applications are now open! 🎉 If eligible, we'll fund 80% of the total cost of your Sensory Box. Deliveries starting from December 2026.

Explore our Sensory Boxes 👉 bit.ly/4gmgakI

25/08/2026

"My disability doesn’t stop me." 🦼

Born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 - like many disabled people, George has spent much of his life navigating a world that isn't always built with him in mind.

Thanks to funding from Caudwell Children towards his iBot wheelchair, George now has greater freedom and independence, opening up future opportunities.

"Thanks to my new chair, I can go out with my friends, go to the beach, as well as access places I wasn't able to before, like my school's music room."

We’re proud to share George’s story this and celebrate what’s possible with the right equipment and support.

Will you help to change a disabled child's life? Donate today and help to provide vital specialist equipment 👉 bit.ly/4gkHuQk

George Tappenden -fundraising & raising awareness for SMA

The back-to-school transition can be challenging for children with SEND. ✏️Here are some of our tips to help make your c...
24/08/2026

The back-to-school transition can be challenging for children with SEND. ✏️

Here are some of our tips to help make your child feel more comfortable and the transition a little easier, shared in Twinkl Family Parent's Digest. 📚

Every child is different, tell us how you're preparing for the new term. 💬

Read the full blog here: bit.ly/3SRHU7N

⚽️Ready for kick-off? The Premier League is back TONIGHT!There’s still time to get your team in and join Caudwell Childr...
21/08/2026

⚽️Ready for kick-off? The Premier League is back TONIGHT!

There’s still time to get your team in and join Caudwell Children’s Charity Fantasy Premier League.

Put your Premier League knowledge to the test, compete for prizes throughout the season and help support disabled and neurodivergent children and families across the UK 💜

💷 Minimum £10 charity donation to enter.

🏆 Prizes for:
⚽ Top 3 Overall Finishers
⚽ Manager of the Month
⚽ Biggest Donation

Get your team ready for kick-off and join the league 👉 https://bit.ly/4yIOfCE

Sunshine, smiles, and plenty of fun! 🥳Thank you to everyone who came to our charity Family Open Day last week - it was w...
20/08/2026

Sunshine, smiles, and plenty of fun! 🥳

Thank you to everyone who came to our charity Family Open Day last week - it was wonderful to see so many families enjoying a brilliant day packed with activities, food, and more! 💜

Can you spot yourself in our photos? 👀

Without your support, we can't be there for disabled and neurodivergent children. If you're able, please consider making a donation 👉 bit.ly/4zoo18N

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A big thank you to our Sponsors, Slater and Gordon Lawyers - UK, Win Financial and Trentham Foods, and to all the activity providers and volunteers who came along to support the event.

📢 Local Family Support across Staffordshire!We're here for you. 🫂 Drop in to one of our free local Family Support Sessio...
17/08/2026

📢 Local Family Support across Staffordshire!

We're here for you. 🫂 Drop in to one of our free local Family Support Sessions for a chat, advice, or to see how our charity could support your family.

Find out when we're near you 👉 bit.ly/4x368uy

Address

Caudwell International Children's Centre, Innovation Way, Keele Science & Innovation Park
Newcastle Under Lyme
ST55NT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+443453001348

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