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Challengers is a children's charity that is committed to putting smiles on the faces of disabled children and young people through a wide range of play and leisure activities. Our vision is a world where all children and young people can play together, freely.

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Categories

  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Sports/Recreation Sports/​Recreation
  • Other Other
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)
    • Other Other

    Situation

    51% of disabled children have been intentionally excluded from play opportunities. Disabled children are amongst the most disadvantaged and marginalised in society. According to The Children's Society, 40% of disabled children in the UK live in poverty; the average cost of raising a disabled child costing three times more compared to a non-disabled child. This leaves little to no income available for disabled children to benefit from recreational activities, play or leisure activities.

    Solution

    Challengers provide quality, inclusive and affordable play and leisure activities for children and young people who have frequently been excluded from other leisure, play or educational settings. At Challengers, all children are welcomed and valued, regardless of how challenging their care needs. Our young service users know that they always have somewhere to go where they can make friends and challenge their impairments in a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental atmosphere.

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    100%
    Categories

  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Sports/Recreation Sports/​Recreation
  • Other Other
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)
    • Other Other