Destination Florida Children's Charity

Destination Florida Children's Charity A Manchester-based children's charity providing magical holidays for children with life-limiting conditions.

Destination Florida is a charity that works with children who have life threatening and life limiting medical conditions. This amazing charity organises life enhancing biannual trips to Florida for around 75 children from across the United Kingdom. Lasting for eight days, the children are given the opportunity to visit all the major theme parks, including; Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood

Studios, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. They also have a relaxing and team building day involving time in the hotel pool, a shopping trip and watching a Cirque Du Soleil show, plus a final night party with entertainment. High quality medical and pastoral care is provided by 110 adults throughout the time we are away in Florida. This is achieved through the delivery of a mobile hospital consisting of doctors, nurses and physiotherapists. Additionally, adult helpers work with the medical staff to create six ‘caring teams’ to enable one to one support to be provided for each child.

​Caring for the children who are taken on a trip is often a full-time responsibility for their parents or guardians. Therefore, only children travel to Florida allowing their carers to have priceless eight days of respite whilst having the reassurance of knowing their child will continue to have professional medical care. The children who are invited to join a Destination Florida trip are dealing with medical issues every day of their lives. The charity donates much needed sunshine into children's lives by providing an environment where they are supported and cared by teams of medical staff and helpers. Coping with an illness can be a lonely place, especially when you are a child. The charity’s team-based approach creates a mutually supportive environment and the children often make lifelong friendships.

On Saturday we raised £108,000 towards our next trip. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS 🤯The slides say it all. But ...
17/06/2026

On Saturday we raised £108,000 towards our next trip. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS 🤯

The slides say it all. But thank you thank you thank you.
See you for the next one?! 🥹

With our Summer Ball 2026 fast approaching, we have been looking back at some of our favourite moments from last year. W...
08/06/2026

With our Summer Ball 2026 fast approaching, we have been looking back at some of our favourite moments from last year.

We cannot wait to welcome you to The Manchester Deansgate Hotel for what will be a fantastic evening of celebration, entertainment and fundraising in support of Destination Florida Children’s Charity.

From a sparkling drinks reception and delicious three course meal to live entertainment, fundraising games, auctions and plenty of surprises throughout the night, it is set to be an evening to remember.

Most importantly, every ticket, donation and bid helps us continue creating life changing trips to Florida for children living with life limiting illnesses.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, prize donors and everyone who supports our charity. Your generosity makes all this possible.

Here’s to another incredible evening and making Summer Ball 2026 our biggest and best yet!!

05/06/2026

Aaron Calvert’s live hypnosis show is coming to support Destination Florida Children’s Charity, bringing an evening packed with laughter, audience participation and mind blowing moments!

In this reel, Aaron gives a brief introduction to the show and shares a little about Destination Florida Children’s Charity.

Whether you are coming for the laughs, the hypnosis or simply to support a fantastic cause, it is set to be a brilliant night out.

Do not miss your chance to be part of it, grab your tickets now before they sell out!

📅 Thursday 26th November 2026
🕖 From 7pm
📍 International Anthony Burgess Foundation, M1 5BY
🎟️ Book your tickets via the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/destination-florida-childrens-charity-night-of-hypnosis-with-aaron-calvert-tickets-1987503094257?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Behind every Destination Florida trip is a team of incredible volunteers who give their time, energy and compassion to m...
04/06/2026

Behind every Destination Florida trip is a team of incredible volunteers who give their time, energy and compassion to make the magic happen.

As part of , we are shining a spotlight on some of the amazing people who support our charity and sharing what inspires them to get involved.

From fundraising events to trip support and everything in between, their dedication helps create unforgettable experiences for children and families facing the toughest of challenges.

To every one of our volunteers thank you. Your kindness makes a difference every single day.

“You see the confidence in the children grow”This , we are celebrating Vanessa and the difference she makes as one of o...
03/06/2026

“You see the confidence in the children grow”

This , we are celebrating Vanessa and the difference she makes as one of our amazing non-medical volunteers.

Everyone who volunteers with Destination Florida has their own story, and Vanessa’s is filled with special memories, meaningful moments and a passion for helping our children create memories that last a lifetime.

Thank you to Vanessa and all of our volunteers for being a part of something so special 🧡💙💜❤️🖤💛💚

“You see the confidence in the children grow”This , we are celebrating Vanessa and the difference she makes as one of o...
03/06/2026

“You see the confidence in the children grow”

This , we are celebrating Vanessa and the difference she makes as one of our amazing non-medical volunteers.

Everyone who volunteers with Destination Florida has their own story, and Vanessa’s is filled with special memories, meaningful moments and a passion for helping our children create memories that last a lifetime.

Thank you to Vanessa and all of our volunteers for being a part of something so special 💛🧡🖤💚💜💙❤️

There are so many reasons people choose to volunteer at Destination Florida Children’s Charity. This _week , we are sha...
02/06/2026

There are so many reasons people choose to volunteer at Destination Florida Children’s Charity.

This _week , we are sharing some of the incredible people who give their time to Destination Florida and the reasons they choose to be part of our charity.

We are endlessly grateful for every hour, every act of kindness, and every bit of support they give.

Quite simply, we could not do it without them.

Proud to see our very own trustee, Dr Graham Mason, featured as the face of the Great Run this year! 👏A huge congratulat...
02/06/2026

Proud to see our very own trustee, Dr Graham Mason, featured as the face of the Great Run this year! 👏

A huge congratulations on an incredible achievement and thank you for everything you do to support Destination Florida. We are lucky to have you on our team and loved cheering you on this weekend!

Well done to Dr Graham and everyone else who took part in the Great Run on behalf on Destination Florida!

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The Sharp Project, Red 32, Thorp Road
Manchester
M405BJ

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+441617897788

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