CHARITY GEARED UP TO HELP CHILDREN THANKS TO HOUSEBUILDER

A Chester-based charity that helps change the lives of children and young people with disabilities has been able to buy a specialised trike after funding boost from a national housebuilder.

Children Today provides specialised equipment and support to disabled children and young adults to minimise social isolation and improve their physical and mental health.

Emma Prescott, charity director, said:

“We received £1,130 from Redrow to purchase an adapted trike and I’m pleased to say that this trike has been given to a 13-year-old child from Ellesmere Port. The donation also covered costs to support 50 families with our funding pathway support packs. These packs provide helpful information about support services and funding opportunities that are available for families with disabled children, who are often time-poor and struggle to even know where to start when it comes to finding the support they so desperately need”

Other items that the charity helps provide includes mobility equipment such as powered wheelchairs and adapted buggies, sensory equipment and specialist seating and beds.

Emma continued:

“Some children we help have severe autism and other conditions that can make it challenging for families to take their children out. An adapted trike can give them a vital lifeline to getting outside together safely, boosting confidence and motor skills.”

Children Today want to be able to help as many families as possible and most of the equipment they provide is not available on the NHS. Often these items can be expensive as they are tailored specifically to each individual and grow with the child, lasting for years.

Anna Evans-Kerr, sales director at Redrow NW, said:

“An experience like being able to ride a bike safely with your family is something many of us take for granted but the work that Children Today does is life-changing for disabled children. Reading about all the children who have been helped so far is extremely heartwarming and I’m so pleased we could help make a difference to families.”

To find out more about the homes Redrow is building at Kings Moat Garden Village on Wrexham Road visit: 

https://www.redrow.co.uk/locations/north-west/chester

Pictured - Redrow’s Gabriella Agnello with Emma Prescott from Children Today.