Variety, the Children's Charity, is about increasing positive experiences for children and young people throughout the UK who are sick, disabled or disadvantaged.
How we help
Variety provides both practical help including Variety Sunshine Coaches, Variety Wheelchairs and specialist equipment through our grants programmes, as well as creating memorable childhood experiences in our Variety at Work scheme.
Find out how we do this through raising funds for our work
Our coaches symbolise what young people can achieve when they are given the opportunity to explore the wider world.
Our Grants programme provides opportunities for young people to learn, raise their aspirations and improve their future prospects.
Variety, the Children’s Charity, supports both local recreational sports clubs and top-flight Paralympic prospects.
Variety at Work has organised unforgettable days out for more than 600,000 children throughout the country.
Sometimes it’s the small things that make a really big difference. We always welcome applications from individuals with a specific need.
Since 1988, we have provided over 3,700 mobility aids to children and young people across the UK.
Did you know we fund specialist care facilities in children's hospitals across the UK?
Please click here to find all of the Variety application forms and feedback forms for those who have already received support from Variety.














