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Transform a child’s life

For over 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 UK 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 UK.

Improving young lives everyday

Variety's practical support makes an immediate difference to disabled and disadvantaged children, helping children to reach their full potential.

How we help

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.
In-aid-of event
14 March 2026

The Dr Michael Josephson MBE Charity Ball

Entrepreneur Dr Michael Josephson MBE's greatest passion is supporting the most vulnerable people in the Northwest. To date, Michael has raised over £9 million for charities and has changed many lives in the process, whilst breaking fundraising records each year at his annual Charity Ball.
North West
Special event
Thursday 30 April 2026, 6pm

The Midlands PROPS Awards

The prestigious Midlands PROPS Awards is coming back to Birmingham!
Midlands
Challenge event
Sunday 12 April 2026

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026

The LLHM offers a fabulous central London half marathon route adorned with route activations, musical performances, DJs, dancers, themed cheer stations and more! Public ballot entry now closed - we're looking forward to seeing Team Variety on the big day!

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