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 improve the lives of children and young people throughout the UK who are sick, disabled or disadvantaged. Variety provides coaches and bespoke wheelchairs, specialist, sensory and recreational equipment for use in the home, school, children’s hospitals and youth centres and creates memorable experiences through Variety Great Days Out.
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

Apr 26

Virgin Money London Marathon 2020
Apr 30

Yorkshire Property Awards 2020

Rudding Park Hotel, Harrogate
May 12

The PROPS Awards 2020

The Grand Ballroom, London Hilton, Park Lane, W1

Latest News

New podcast series launched by Variety discusses the unseen, complex challenges facing parents and families of disabled children

19th February 2020
Variety spreads the love this Valentine’s day by launching exclusive 2020 Gold Heart Pin

14th February 2020
Aladdin Panto bucket collection raises a bumper sum for Wessex children

14th February 2020
Bill Sangster is appointed Chief Barker for the year ahead

7th February 2020

Variety Gold Heart

2020 Gold Heart Badge - Trolls World Tour

2020 'Trolls World Tour' Gold Heart. Click here to buy

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