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Variety, the Children's Charity

Improving young lives every day

We provide practical help that makes an immediate difference to disabled and disadvantaged children & young people.
How we help

Transform a child’s life

For 75 years, Variety has existed to improve the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. With your help, we can make a difference to even more children.

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Providing practical help
Our work is more important than ever, with 4.3 million children living in poverty in the U.K and 600,000 children are both disabled and living in poverty.
Our programmes
We make a lasting difference with our Wheelchair and Special Equipment grants, Sunshine Coaches, Great Days Out and Access Interns supported work experience programme.
Celebrating 75 years
We're thrilled to be celebrating 75 years of improving young lives across the U.K.

Variety Voices for Change

“We need disabled children to have better access to sports, whether that’s through the right equipment, training or getting to and from activities. Not every child will become a Paralympian, but every child should have the chance to try out sports – and even fail!” - Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Read more here

Our Events

Join us for a special event, an in-aid-of event, or take on a challenge event. Make incredible memories while raising funds for a great cause.
Challenge event
Sunday 12th October 2025

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025

Join Team Variety for the iconic Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024, taking you past some of London's most famous landmarks in four of the eight royal parks.
Special event
Thursday 18th September 2025

Legends of Industry Awards

On Thursday 18th September, Variety, the Children’s Charity presents the Legends of Industry Awards Dinner, raising funds for disabled and disadvantaged children in the North West.
Challenge event
Sunday 6th July 2025

Parallel Games

Get your family and friends together at Windsor Great Park for a day of challenges, fun, and inclusivity at the Parallel Games.

His Majesty King Charles III Named as Patron of Variety, the Children’s Charity

That this is announced as Variety, the Children’s Charity celebrates its 75th anniversary makes this wonderful moment even more special. Read more