Variety, the Children's Charity

Variety, the Children’s Charity, supports children and young people throughout the UK who are sick, disabled or disadvantaged.

Some of our services:

Sunshine Coaches Variety Wheelchairs Variety Grants Variety At Work

Variety Shop

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Sickness, disability or disadvantage should not stop a child from fulfilling his or her potential, whatever it may be.

Variety takes the time to fully understand each child’s individual problems and needs.

Then we know how best to improve each young life. It’s how your donation will help a child.

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We support children throughout the UK who are sick, disabled or disadvantaged with Sunshine Coaches and Wheelchairs, Grants to individuals, organisations and children’s hospitals – and with amazing children’s outings through “Variety At Work”.
Sunshine Coaches

Every day our Sunshine Coaches transport thousands of children and young people.

The coaches make it possible for them to visit places and experience activities they would otherwise not enjoy.

It’s amazing how a set of wheels can change young lives so much.

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Wheelchairs

Freedom means not being dependent on someone else.

A powered wheelchair makes it possible for you to do what you want, when you want.

It’s so much more than mobility. It’s about being able to join in activities with friends and family that enrich young lives.

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Grants

Every Grant request is a special case for a special child.

It may be sensory play equipment, a life-saving monitor or a specially adapted car seat.

Whatever the need, we’re here to help.

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Children's Outings (Variety at Work)

Every year Variety takes tens of thousands of children on day trips: to the seaside, the zoo, theme parks, the circus, pantomimes – and more!

You can see the fun and fascination on every face.

The trip may only be for a day, but we know that the memories last a lifetime. That’s why we do it.

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Upcoming Events

Jul 13

Pudsey The Dog: The Movie

VUE Leicester Square
Jul 18

Silver Heart Tribute To Stephen Miller

Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel
Sep 1

Isle of Wight Festival Reunion In Aid of Variety

KOKO , Camden High St.

Latest News

Variety Wessex Takes Sixty Children To The New Forest Wildlife Park

11th July 2014
Liverpool Boy Joins Britain's Biggest Pub Tour As First Charity Beneficiary

7th July 2014
ODEON Cinemas Slam Dunks Another Wheelchair

4th July 2014
Liverpool Footballing Legend Robbie Fowler Presents Variety ‘Hillsborough 96’ Sunshine Coach

4th July 2014

Donate £3 Now

Donate 3 pounds from your phone by texting 'VRTY003' to 70070

Your donation will help us to improve young people's lives in ways they will appreciate every single day.

Text VRTY003 to 70070 to donate to Variety, the Children's Charity, and make a difference today.

Other ways to donate

Neve's Journey...

Six-year-old Neve has multiple problems.

She has a rare and severe form of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome which is very resistant to drug treatment.

Variety funded Neve’s very own sensory play area in her garden where she can make her own musical sounds and play alongside her ten-year-old brother, Jake.

Neve

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London Duathlon

London Duathlon is a run-bike-run event that offers athletes of all abilities the chance to race through the stunning surroundings of Richmond Park while on closed roads.

Fancy an exciting challenge? Enter this fantastic London race. It starts with a steady climb up from Roehampton Gate to Richmond Gate, but finishes through the middle of the beautiful park, via Pen Ponds and Robin Hood Gate.