Family information directory

From before they are born until they are into their twenties, we help disadvantaged children across the UK. They help them through fostering or adoption – and by intervening early to stop neglect and abuse. We make life better for children with disabilities. We influence policy… Read more

Homesupport Elmbridge is a charity providing practical help and support to people in the Borough of Elmbridge and surrounding areas, who due to age, sickness or disability may need additional support at home.   Read more

Starlight Children's Foundation offers seriously, and terminally ill children support by granting them once in a lifetime wishes and providing entertainment for children in hospitals and hospices. Online enquiry form available through website Read more

Break Charity provide a range of services for vulnerable children, adults, and families, to create stability and improve opportunities for a better future. These include homes for children and young adults, supported holidays and respite care, assessments for families in crisis, mental health services for… Read more

The Reedham Trust provides funds towards boarding care for children who require accommodation due to the death, disability, or absence of one or both of their parents or of their own disablement or other domestic or personal circumstances. Read more

BAPT is a professional body of play therapists. It provides and maintains a voluntary register of members, as well as producing information and guidance for parents, children, and professionals. Play Therapy is a way of helping children express their feelings and deal with their emotional problems, using… Read more

The NTF is a charity organisation which aims to provide help, support, and advice to all those living with all forms of tremor irrespective of age. Read more

The charity provides disabled parents and professionals information and support on disability and parenthood. Read more

The Footsteps Centre is a registered charity which specialises in the intensive rehabilitation of children and young adults with cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, epilepsy, other neurological and neuromotor disorders and undiagnosed conditions. Read more

Challengers Playschemes are for disabled and non-disabled children aged 4 to 12 to make new friends and try lots of fun activities. They run at weekends, after school and during the school holidays all through the year at our play centres and community venues. Read more