Caudwell Children

Caudwell Children

Caudwell Children is a leading UK children's charity, which provides emotional and practical support to UK families who have a child with a disability.[1] This includes family support, equipment, training, treatment and therapy.

The charity was founded in 2000 by philanthropist, John Caudwell [2] and its CEO Trudi Beswick. John Caudwell is the charity's Chairman Emeritus and remains its biggest benefactor.

The charity's headquarters are in the state-of-the-art and award-winning Caudwell International Children's Centre (CICC) [3] building on the campus of Keele University [4], near Newcastle-under-Lyme [5], Staffordshire [6].

Services[edit]

The charity is a pan-disability charity that has helped over 50,000 children with over 653 different medical conditions since 2000. It provides both clinical and non-clinical services direct to families or as part of contracts with local authorities and NHS Trusts. Services include autism assessment, short break activity clubs, employability skills training and assistance with household bills.

Accreditations[edit]

The charity's provision of clinical services were rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission in 2020.[7] The charity was registered with the Charity Commission in March 2000.[8]

Fundraising[edit]

In 2001, the charity delivered its first annual Butterfly Ball, raising £75,000. In 2007, the annual ball moved to London to be staged at venues such as the Natural History Museum and Grosvenor House Hotel. The event is now a part of London's annual social calendar for many celebrities and wealthy individuals and has featured performances by as Sir Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams, Chaka Khan, Lionel Richie and Dame Shirley Bassey.[9] The event is hosted by singer and television personality, Peter Andre, who is a leading charity ambassador for Caudwell Children. [10]

In 2003, the charity completed a commitment to raise £500,000 for the NSPCC [11] Full Stop Campaign.

In September 2020, the charity launched its Get Sensory Packs campaign to provide sensory therapy direct into the homes of disabled children, isolated by the coronoavirus pandemic. The charity received over 4,000 individual applications in the first six months of the campaign. It received some grant funding from Barclays Bank's COVID19 Community Relief Fund [12] and the National Lottery Community Fund [13] for this campaign.

Vision[edit]

A world where all disabled children and their families have choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding.

Mission[edit]

Practical and emotional support through compassionate, safe and effective services.

Motto[edit]

Whatever it takes.

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External links[edit]

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