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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 Club Showbusiness Awards 2025

The iconic Variety Club Showbusiness Awards return on 19th October 2025 at The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square for a night of glamour and great entertainment, while raising vital funds for disabled and disadvantaged children.

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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.

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