Caudwell Children

Caudwell Children We're a UK charity dedicated to empowering disabled and neurodivergent children and families by providing life-changing services and equipment. 💜

Caudwell Children works tirelessly to transform the lives of disabled children in the UK. We have provided more than £85 million to help over 60,000 children with 653 different medical conditions - providing specialist family support by funding the equipment, treatment, therapy and services that disabled children need. Those services include a UK-first in-house autism service, specialist equipment

, employability training, help to reduce household costs, short breaks activity clubs and vital at-home support for disabled children. Caudwell Children was registered in March 2000 and is widely recognised as one of the country’s fastest growing children’s charities. Our administrative costs are covered by founder and Chairman Emeritus, John Caudwell whose vision was to create a sustainable children’s charity that offered benefactors’ transparency and peace of mind that 100% of their donation was being used to directly change children’s lives. By donating the cost of the charity’s annual management and administration overheads, John has guaranteed an efficient way for individuals and businesses to change the lives of thousands of sick and disabled children living in the UK. Since its inception the charity has doubled every pound raised, achieved through supplier partnerships, which means every pound donated works even harder. The charity’s ambassadors include Peter Andre, Joan Collins, Rod and Penny Stewart, Lady Forsyth-Johnson and Christine McGuinness.

Due to popular demand, our Little Writers competition has been extended! ✍️We're inviting disabled and neurodivergent ch...
17/06/2026

Due to popular demand, our Little Writers competition has been extended! ✍️

We're inviting disabled and neurodivergent children, aged 5-18, to share their most creative short stories or poems. 📚 In partnership with The National Literacy Trust in Stoke-on-Trent and supporting Go All In 2026.

They could write about their favourite pet, hobby, a topic they’re passionate about, or something from their imagination. ✨ Plus, they'll have the chance to be featured in our Little Writers 2026 anthology book! 💜

Entries close 31st July. We can’t wait to read your amazing stories and poems!

Visit our website to enter their submission 👉 bit.ly/4orRc60

Download this pack for free today:https://www.twinkl.co.uk/r/ebi5kSupport your child’s emotional well-being with our Cau...
16/06/2026

Download this pack for free today:
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/r/ebi5k

Support your child’s emotional well-being with our Caudwell Children and Parents Resource Pack! 🧡✨

This collection is designed to make emotional regulation accessible and fun.

Inside, you’ll find:

💜 Mindfulness colouring sheets for calm moments.

💜 Emotion wheels to help start meaningful conversations.

💜 Breathing technique posters for practical coping strategies.

💜 Now & Next boards to help navigate transitions smoothly.

It’s more than just a download; it’s about giving your child the tools to manage big feelings and boost their daily confidence.

Simply print the elements that resonate most and integrate them into your home routine.

Add some COLOUR to your summer! 🌈Join us for the ultimate colour-filled adventure as you run, walk, wheel, dance, or ski...
15/06/2026

Add some COLOUR to your summer! 🌈

Join us for the ultimate colour-filled adventure as you run, walk, wheel, dance, or skip your way through our family-friendly 5K route. 🏃‍♀️

📅 Saturday, 4th July 2026
📍 Hanley Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4DX

£10 Per Ticket 🎟️ Gets you entry, a Caudwell Children Colour Runner T-Shirt, and a finisher’s medal to mark your achievement!

Sign up today 👉 bit.ly/4a3puqd

There are lots of different types of play! 🎈 For some autistic children, play might look different than others.Your chil...
11/06/2026

There are lots of different types of play! 🎈 For some autistic children, play might look different than others.

Your child may enjoy playing independently, revisit the same activity again and again, or prefer certain toys and interests.

If they're safe and having fun, then how they choose to engage in play should be respected, and all types of play can be encouraged! 💜 Here's some examples:

🔍 Exploratory Play – looking at, feeling, and mouthing objects.

➡️ Cause & Effect Play – learning that actions create results, like pressing a button to make a toy pop up.

🚗 Functional Play – using toys in the way they were designed, like pushing a car.

🧩 Constructive Play – working towards a goal, like completing a puzzle.

🏃 Physical Play – running, jumping, climbing, and moving.

🧠 Pretend Play – using imagination and make-believe, like playing shopkeeper.

How does your child like to play? We'd love to hear in the comments. 👇

Our Shaping Futures drop-in's are a welcoming space for neurodivergent and NEET young people, aged 16-25, living in Staf...
09/06/2026

Our Shaping Futures drop-in's are a welcoming space for neurodivergent and NEET young people, aged 16-25, living in Staffordshire. 💜

There's never any pressure or judgment - just a great way to socialise and find out about our life skills and employability programme, Shaping Futures.

📅 Friday mornings, 10 AM - 12 PM
📍 Caudwell International Children's Centre, ST5 5NT

No booking needed - just come along! 😊

Meet Daisy! 👋 She's 13 years old and diagnosed with Down Syndrome and Graves’ Disease.💬 "Daisy has always enjoyed bike r...
05/06/2026

Meet Daisy! 👋 She's 13 years old and diagnosed with Down Syndrome and Graves’ Disease.

💬 "Daisy has always enjoyed bike rides and spent her younger years on a tagalong attached to my own bike.

But as she grew, this was no longer an option, and her low muscle tone made riding a regular bike impossible - unable to steer or push pedals without support.

I looked into specialist trikes which would allow her to cycle independently, but found the cost was unreachable for us. After searching for funding options, I found Caudwell Children.

Once I received their email confirming they'd be able to help, it was such a joy to imagine my daughter with her very own trike. Just a few weeks later, it arrived!

Daisy ran to it, put on her seatbelt, and away she went! These are the experiences that illustrate the fundamental joy in life - it's truly heart-warmingly spectacular!" - Daisy's mum.

We’re here to help more children like Daisy access life-changing equipment.💜 Will you help to make it happen?

Make a donation: bit.ly/42hspHx

Join us for our FREE in-person Family Workshop, all about supporting your child's emotional regulation and behaviour.📍 S...
04/06/2026

Join us for our FREE in-person Family Workshop, all about supporting your child's emotional regulation and behaviour.

📍 Staffordshire Moorlands Family Hub, Biddulph, ST8 6DT.
📆 Wednesday 8th July, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Together, we'll explore what behaviour may be communicating, why distressed behaviour may occur, and practical ways to support your child at home in everyday life.

It's also a chance to meet other families, share experiences and ask any questions in a welcoming and supportive space.

To book your place, email [email protected] or call 01782 433734

Is your child waiting for an autism assessment? 🤔At Caudwell Children, we provide diagnostic autism assessments for chil...
03/06/2026

Is your child waiting for an autism assessment? 🤔

At Caudwell Children, we provide diagnostic autism assessments for children aged 4-11, costing £500 for eligible families! 💜

Conducted by our in-house clinical professionals, our diagnoses follow NICE guidelines and are fully recognised by the NHS, local authorities, and schools across the UK.

✅ Expert In-House Clinical Team
✅ Award-Winning Facilities
✅ Comfortable and Safe Environment
✅ 12 Months Post-Diagnostic Support

Find out how to get your child referred 👉 bit.ly/4vayGRA

For too many disabled children and young people, school doesn’t feel like a place where they truly belong. This has to c...
02/06/2026

For too many disabled children and young people, school doesn’t feel like a place where they truly belong. This has to change. 💜

A new report from the Disabled Children's Partnership and Kids shares the disabled young people's experiences, and the message is clear: the SEND system is not working.

Families shouldn’t have to fight for support. Education isn't just about being in the classroom. It's about giving every child the chance to learn, build friendships, and feel like they belong - participating fully and feeling supported to do so.

Now the SEND Reform consultations have ended, we hope the Government listens to young people and their families when shaping what happens next.

At Caudwell Children, we're helping schools to create more inclusive, supportive learning environments for neurodivergent pupil through training developed with insights from autistic people.

Our sessions will equip staff, teachers, TAs, and SENCOs with:

💡 Deeper understanding of autism and neurodiversity
💡 Support for emotional regulation, wellbeing, and sensory needs
💡 Increased staff confidence and skills

While training is just one part of the bigger picture, we know there's still more to do. We are committed to working alongside schools, families and communities to keep pushing for meaningful change.

Learn more about our Neurodiversity Training for Schools 👉 bit.ly/4uDBjLT

01/06/2026

To our volunteers, THANK YOU! 💜

From lending a hand at an Event, helping out at our Kids Activities Club, assisting our Family Support and Applications Teams, and more - our volunteers play a vital role in helping us transform the lives of disabled and neurodivergent children and their families.

Whether you're looking to gain experience, give back to the community, or simply have a few hours spare, we have a wide range of volunteer roles available!

Become A Volunteer 👉 bit.ly/4kwfhWp

Address

Caudwell International Children's Centre, Innovation Way, Keele Science & Innovation Park
Newcastle Under Lyme
ST55NT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+443453001348

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