Skip to content
Home
Menu
Donate now
Home
How we help
Overview
Special equipment for children
Wheelchairs for children
Sunshine Coaches
Variety Great Days Out
Organisation grants
The Variety Children’s Hospital
Access Interns
Voices for Change
Get involved
Overview
Donate to transform a child’s life
Challenge events
Give in memory
Leave a legacy
Fundraising resources
Trusts and foundations
Sponsor a coach
For corporates
Overview
Our corporate partners
Become a corporate partner
Our impact
Overview
Stories
Reports
Locations
Overview
London and the South East (HQ)
Midlands
North
North West
Scotland
Wessex
About
Overview
Our work
Our staff team
Trustees
Honorary Chief Barker
Our supporters
Testimonials
Our history
Disabled Children’s Partnership
Variety Golf
Sign up for our mailing list
Contact us
News
Events
Overview
Special events
Challenge events
In-aid-of events
Shop
Donate now
Search
Home
News
Events
Gold Hearts 💛
Donate now
Home
How we help
Overview
Special equipment for children
Wheelchairs for children
Sunshine Coaches
Variety Great Days Out
Organisation grants
The Variety Children’s Hospital
Access Interns
Voices for Change
Get involved
Overview
Donate to transform a child’s life
Challenge events
Give in memory
Leave a legacy
Fundraising resources
Trusts and foundations
Sponsor a coach
For corporates
Overview
Our corporate partners
Become a corporate partner
Our impact
Overview
Stories
Reports
Locations
Overview
London and the South East (HQ)
Midlands
North
North West
Scotland
Wessex
About
Overview
Our work
Our staff team
Trustees
Honorary Chief Barker
Our supporters
Testimonials
Our history
Disabled Children’s Partnership
Variety Golf
Sign up for our mailing list
Contact us
Search
Navigation breadcrumbs
Home
Our impact
Stories
Stories
Read the stories of children and families we've helped.
Refine results
Filter by help theme
All help themes
Equipment grants
Fundraising
Great Days Out
Hospital grants
In-aid-of Events
Organisation grants
Press releases
Showbusiness
Special Events
Sporting challenges
Sunshine coaches
Wheelchairs
Filter by location
All locations
London and the South East (HQ)
Midlands
North
North West
Scotland
Wessex
Apply filters
10th September 2025
Meet Jacob
Jacob’s journey has been one of resilience, determination, and the unwavering support of those who believe in his potential.
Wheelchairs
10th September 2025
Meet George
"I would like to be a engineer when I grow up and make innovative equipment to make disabled people more independent."
Wheelchairs
10th September 2025
Meet Izzie
Izzie is a Young Ambassador for Variety, the Children’s Charity and is living proof that with the right support, determination, and adapted equipment, anything is possible.
13th August 2025
Meet Maia
Maia was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects her movement, coordination, and speech - but her determination has always been as strong as her smile.
London and the South East (HQ)
Equipment grants
15th July 2025
Meet Malachi
Malachi is a 13 year old boy who recently received a sports wheelchair from Variety.
Equipment grants
15th July 2025
Meet Ayda
Ayda received a Variety Special Equipment Grant that has been life-changing for her and her family.
Equipment grants
15th July 2025
Meet Jake
An interactive projector funded by Variety helps Jake communicate, learn, and feel calm in a world that often feels overwhelming.
Equipment grants
31st May 2024
Layla-Grace’s Story
Layla-Grace received a car seat from Variety, the Children's Charity, making car journeys safer and more comfortable.
Equipment grants
9th May 2024
David Tells Daughter Lexi’s Story
Three-year-old Lexi was born with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, a progressive condition that affects her muscles. Her dad, David, tells her story in his own words.
28th February 2024
Zack Spends Quality Time with Family in New Specialist Seat
11-year-old Zack has been enjoying life in his new specialist seat funded by Variety, the Children’s Charity. He is able to spend more quality time with his family and make the most of stroking his dogs now that he can comfortably sit at the right level.
Equipment grants
1
2
3