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These children and young people tend to be admitted to hospitals, hospices, CAMHS units or being cared for at home.

Cards for Bravery is a charity dedicated to brightening the days and improving the emotional wellbeing of hospitalised and seriously ill children, young people and their families across the UK. Cards for Bravery is a charity dedicated to brightening the days of hospitalised and seriously ill children, people and their families mainly through the distribution of handmade cards. We provide a range o

f services, from the distribution of positive handmade cards, bravery packages and activity packs. This makes a huge difference to those going through some of their most tough and isolating times.

Beginning through the distribution to one hospital, we have grown over the years to delivering cards to hospitals and children all over the United Kingdom. So far, we have distributed over 20,000 cards and we aim to be able to do even more! For more information, please visit: www.cardsforbravery.com

09/06/2026

Carers Week highlights the challenges faced by carers, and recognise the outstanding contributions they make to their families and communities.

Anyone looking after someone who has a mental or physical illness, a disability, an addiction, or requires any additional support as they age, is a carer.

Caring responsibilities can have a huge impact on the carer’s daily life and can impact relationships, school, finance, mental health and more. Some individuals may not be aware they are a carer and it is important people recognise when they are to get any support they may need themselves.

At Cards for Bravery, we want to acknowledge and thank all the amazing carers out there looking after young people living with long-term health conditions as what you do is incredibly valuable.

For more support as carer, find it at Carers UK, Carers Network, Care for Carers

07/06/2026

Today marks one year since our 10th Anniversary Bravery Ball, and it feels like a good time to look back on what was such a special evening.

Celebrating ten years of Cards for Bravery was an incredible milestone for the charity and a very personal one for me as its founder. Seeing a room full of supporters, volunteers, partners, trustees and, most importantly, some of the children and families we have supported over the years was something I'll never forget.

The evening was a chance to celebrate everything we had achieved together over the past ten years, and to thank the people who have helped make it possible. It was a truly brilliant night filled with laughter and memories.

Looking back now, it's amazing to think about everything we have achieved in the year since. We've continued to grow, support more children and young people, develop new projects, and none of it would be possible without your support. As the year has gone on, there have also been some really exciting developments behind the scenes, and I can't wait to share more of what's to come.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, volunteered, donated or fundraised. The Bravery Ball was a celebration of all of you too.

- Katie 💙
Founder, Cards for Bravery

05/06/2026

This , Jess shares what we can and cannot control to help the environment.

Many of us in the disability space have no control in things like medical waste that is more harmful to the environment. That is why it is helpful to find ways other ways to do our part in helping the environment.

03/06/2026

This week is and we couldn't be more thankful to our volunteers who do such amazing work helping us with our mission of brightening the days of hospitalised children.

We wanted to know what they like most about volunteering for us and this is what Lynne, Carol, Angel, Bethany, and Jenni has to say!

Thank you for everyone who has spent their time volunteering for us, we couldn't be more grateful!

30/05/2026

Join us for some fun activities like face painting, crafts, and other fundraising activities on the 20th June between 10am-4pm in Jackson Square, Bishops Stortford, during the Jackson Square Fayre! There will be other stalls located throughout the shopping centre. We hope to see you there!

25/05/2026

On the 9th May, we held our Maker's Market in Jackson Square and we are excited to announce we raised £200!

Thank you to everyone who was able to support us on the day and stay tuned for our next event coming up soon!

22/05/2026

Our bravery packages are personalised bravery packages to nominated children and young people living with long-term health conditions.

We are so excited that Isla received our latest bravery package and that we were able to brighten her day with various goodies.

If you know someone who may benefit from a Bravery Package, find out more information here: https://www.cardsforbravery.com/bravery-packages

19/05/2026

Being in the hospital can be overwhelming and exhausting for my hospitalised children and young people.

Our Activity Packs were created to give children and young people something fun to do during lengthy hospital stays.

You can find out more and download them for free here: https://www.cardsforbravery.com/activity-packs

17/05/2026

With the sun coming out more recently, we want to share more information on staying safe in the sun this , which raises awareness about sun safety.

Here are some quick tips for staying safe in the sun.

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A grey background with a green cloud on the left and a purple cloud on the right. On the top right, there is an image of a yellow sun.

There is large black text saying 'Staying safe in the sun', and four bullet points underneath with the following tips:

- Applying sunscreen
- Wear sun-protective clothing, like a hat and long sleeved tops
- Seek shade where possible
- Protect your eyes with sunglasses

16/05/2026

This week is , which raises awareness about sun safety and preventing skin cancer. Here are some quick tips for staying safe in the sun.

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Image Description:
A grey background with a green cloud on the left and a purple cloud on the right. On the top right, there is an image of a yellow sun.

There is large black text saying 'Staying safe in the sun', and four bullet points underneath with the following tips:
• Applying sunscreen
• Wear sun-protective clothing, like a hat and long sleeved tops
• Seek share where possible
• Protect your eyes with sunglasses

Address

PO Box 13, 716
Braintree
CM70RD

Website

http://www.cardsforbravery.com/

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