Childlife

Our four partner charities

Together they reach many thousands of children and young people every year, providing a range of direct services, information and advice to promote the interests and well-being of all children and young people.

Providing care for babies, children and young people from 0-18 with life-limiting or life threatening conditions

The leading national charity for people with ataxia, their families and carers providing support and research

The National Children's Bureau is a charity that for 50 years has been improving the lives of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable in society

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the charity for deaf children with any level of hearing loss.

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However you choose to help, you’ll be standing together with all four Childlife charities, with all of the children and families they help, and with your fellow Childlife supporters.

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  • Overcoming adversity

    Eight-year-old Violet is loved by her teachers and classmates and enjoys going to school, where she has a thirst…

    06 May 2025

    Ataxia UK

  • In safe hands

    If you ask seven-year-old Vinnie about his condition, he’ll tell you he was born with half a heart and…

    06 May 2025

    Acorns

  • Experts by experience

    A collaborative project between the National Children’s Bureau (NCB), the University of Cambridge and the University of Kent, has…

    06 May 2025

    National Children's Bureau