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10th April 2025
Father-Daughter Marathon Duo!
As the countdown to the big race continues, we’re shining a spotlight on some truly inspiring London Marathon fundraisers.
London and the South East (HQ)
Sporting challenges
10th April 2025
Variety runners take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon
From sprinting past some of London’s most iconic landmarks, to high-fiving a giant bird and waving at a few friendly dinosaurs along the route — this was no ordinary run!
London and the South East (HQ)
Sporting challenges
10th April 2025
Luiz Faye Honoured with The Kartik Foundation Unsung Hero Award
Luiz, who was unable to attend the Variety Disability Sports Awards in November 2024 due to ill health, received the award during a special visit to Barnsley.
North
Special Events
9th April 2025
A Tee-rific Great Day Out!
Children took to the green as they enjoyed a day of golf at the Remedy Oak Golf Club in Dorset
Wessex
Great Days Out
27th March 2025
From classrooms to communities…
The Trevor Hemmings Foundation fund Sunshine Coach for children at Applebee Wood Community School
26th March 2025
Carrongrange High School Celebrates the Arrival of a New Variety Sunshine Coach
The new specially adapted Sunshine Coach will enable the school’s 150 students, including more than 20 wheelchair users, to access off-site learning
Scotland
Sunshine coaches
18th March 2025
“This coach will offer a world of opportunities both now and in the future.”
Sunshine Coach is proudly presented to St Margaret Mary’s Roman Catholic Junior School in Liverpool, thanks to the generous donation of Home Bargains.
North West
Sunshine coaches
11th March 2025
The PROPS Awards 2025 shortlist announced
Variety, the Children’s Charity, has announced the impressive shortlist for the 33rd PROPS Awards.
London and the South East (HQ)
Special Events
6th March 2025
The Chairman’s Reception 2025
The Chairman's Reception 2025 was a wonderful celebration of Variety's work and an opportunity to thank so many of Variety's brilliant supporters.
London and the South East (HQ)
Special Events
20th February 2025
Sunshine Coach Disco for children at Oakwood School!
Variety, the Children’s Charity, proudly presented a brand-new Sunshine Coach to Oakwood School in Walsall, thanks to the generous support of The Rowlands Trust and Daz Simms BEM (Rock 4 Charity!)
Midlands
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