Variety, the Children's Charity |

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

Variety, the Children's Charity

Some of our services:

Sunshine Coaches Wheelchairs Grants Great Days Out

Variety Shop

We're continuing to help disabled and disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK with practical, tangible help that makes an immediate difference. Please be aware that, due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, we are currently experiencing delays in our application processing and funding. However, our grants team will try to keep you informed.
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. Sports wheelchairs help encourage individual achievements.

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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Variety Great Days Out

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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What's our story? - Watch the Video

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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Upcoming Events

Dec 4

Yorkshire Business Awards 2020

The Queens Hotel, Leeds
Jan 13

Variety’s Strictly Ballroom 2020 - POSTPONED

New Dock, Leeds
Jan 14

Yorkshire Residential Property Awards 2020 - POSTPONED

New Dock, Leeds

Latest News

Tony Hatch awarded OBE for his contribution to music and charity

13th October 2020
Variety names unstoppable boy, Noah, a Young Ambassador

9th October 2020
Variety launches an urgent fundraising appeal aimed at schools and families

22nd September 2020
Michael Josephson, MBE, accepts role of Chairman of Patrons of Variety

19th September 2020

Coronavirus Update

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Up-to-date information on coronavirus and Variety's work

Ezzy's Story

Ezzy, who is five years old, was born with cerebral palsy, which affects all four of her limbs, making them stiff and contracted. Variety stepped in and helped fund a much-needed new lightweight wheelchair for Ezzy. This means she is now able to manoeuvre herself around, do what she likes and go wherever she likes – within reason! She has found a new lease on life and is able to enjoy things at her own pace. Most importantly, she is now able to access her friends and social activities without needing an adult to wheel her around.

Ezzy