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

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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Our Story - Watch the Video

All over the UK there are children who have to cope with sickness, disability or disadvantage. It’s tough. Really tough.

We provide practical, tangible help that makes an immediate, life-changing difference to those children and their families.

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Upcoming Events

May 1

The Launch of Variety’s Young Professional Network

Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen - Leeds City Centre
May 8

Yorkshire Property Awards 2014

Rudding Park Hotel
May 13

"the PROPS" Lunch 2014

London Hilton, Park Lane

Latest News

Easter Egg Run

24th April 2014
Disney On Ice

24th April 2014
Easter Bonnet Competition

24th April 2014
"the PROPS" 2014 Award Nominees

16th April 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.

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Sophie's Journey...

Sophie has Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy.

Unable to stand or sit, she was totally dependent until Variety provided a very special powered wheelchair. The chair has a ‘standing’ facility and adjustable seat height.

Sophie says: ‘’I call my chair 'Yo Yo' because it goes up and down. I like standing up with my friends when we are cooking at school.’’

Sophie's parents say: "Sophie's chair is her independence and what 10 year old little girl doesn't want that?”

Sophie

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Variety's Touch Rugby Charity Tournament

Variety is hosting a Touch Rugby Charity Tournament on Sunday, 13th July 2014, from 11am - 6pm at the Hub, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NR and is looking for teams to take part and help raise vitally needed money to support thousands of children and young people who are sick, disadvantaged or disabled.