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Variety, the Children's Charity

Improving young lives every day

We provide practical help that makes an immediate difference to disabled and disadvantaged children & young people.
How we help

Transform a child’s life

For 75 years, Variety has existed to improve the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. With your help, we can make a difference to even more children.

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Providing practical help
Our work is more important than ever, with 4.3 million children living in poverty in the U.K and 600,000 children are both disabled and living in poverty.
Our programmes
We make a lasting difference with our Wheelchair and Special Equipment grants, Sunshine Coaches, Great Days Out and Access Interns supported work experience programme.
Celebrating 75 years
We're thrilled to be celebrating 75 years of improving young lives across the U.K.

Variety Voices for Change

“We need disabled children to have better access to sports, whether that’s through the right equipment, training or getting to and from activities. Not every child will become a Paralympian, but every child should have the chance to try out sports – and even fail!” - Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Read more here

Our Events

Join us for a special event, an in-aid-of event, or take on a challenge event. Make incredible memories while raising funds for a great cause.
Special event
Thursday 10th April 2025

The Midlands PROPS Awards

The Midlands Props Awards recognises individuals and companies in the property industry who have excelled.
Midlands
Challenge event
Sunday 6th April 2025

Brighton Marathon 2025

The Brighton Marathon Weekend returns for an incredible festival of running, held in the iconic seaside city.
Challenge event
Sunday 6th April 2025

London Landmarks Half 2025

The LLHM offers a fabulous central London half marathon route adorned with route activations, musical performances, DJs, dancers, themed cheer stations and more! Entry now closed - we're looking forward to seeing Team Variety on the big day!

His Majesty King Charles III Named as Patron of Variety, the Children’s Charity

That this is announced as Variety, the Children’s Charity celebrates its 75th anniversary makes this wonderful moment even more special. Read more