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  1. About us
  2. What we do

What we do

KIDS is a national charity, founded in 1970, that provides a wide range of services to disabled children, young people and their families in England. Last year, 13,700 disabled children from birth to 25 years benefitted from our work. Our services include: drop-in crèches and nurseries for the under 5s to youth clubs, short breaks and residential stays for young adults. Commissioners and users appreciate the high quality of our information, advice and mediation services and 96% of parents say they are happy with the KIDS services they receive.

"As a member of KIDS’ Young People’s Engagement Group (YPEG), I have become more confident and have made lots of friends as well. It’s helped me become the person that I am." 

“Your involvement with my family has meant huge practical help during a difficult time. I think the key thing is that KIDS does stuff with and for the whole family, not just the child. I am sure that yours is the kind of service that helps prevent family break up as a result of the strains that child with a disability brings.”

We aim to empower disabled children and young people to develop their skills and achieve their aspirations. We create opportunities for them to take part in play, learning, leisure, skills training and social activities. Our success is based upon building a close partnership with parents, carers and siblings and helping them find solutions to the obstacles they meet in daily life.

KIDS’ vision is a world in which all disabled children and young people realise their aspirations.

KIDS’ mission is to support and empower disabled children and young people to have fun, learn and grow with confidence into adulthood.

KIDS’ values 

  • We are passionate
  • We are collaborative
  • We believe in quality
  • We are responsive
  • We are caring
  • We are trusted

View our  Corporate Strategy 

Find out more about how we are adapting our services during the coronavirus emergency and An Open Letter to our Families from our Chief Executive.

Our history

Our history

A journey through the history of our charity and how we have developed over the years Read more

Published: 25th May, 2016

Updated: 6th October, 2020

Author:

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Our Annual Reports

Our Annual Reports

Celebrating our key achievements, an in-depth look into our financial statements and an insight into our gender gap report Read more

Published: 6th October, 2020

Updated: 19th October, 2020

Author: Laurie-Ann Mafusire

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Latest

  • KIDS Hayward Adventure Playground secures grant from Derwent London Community Fund

    KIDS Hayward Adventure Playground secures grant from Derwent London Community Fund

  • An update about our services

    An update about our services

  • Virtual Challenges

    Virtual Challenges

    Take on a virtual challenge and support KIDS wherever you are in the world.

  • Local Running Events

    Local Running Events

    Not sure which events are near you? Use our handy search function to show what's happening in your local area.

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  • KIDS Staff Zone

    This page is for employees and workers of KIDS only.

  • SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service)

    SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service)

  • Hackney Adventure playground

    Hackney Adventure playground

    KIDS’ Adventure Playgrounds provide stimulating and inclusive play on a closed access site. The Hackney playground offers an accessible green space within an urban environment, where children can choose their play in a setting which supports their requirements.

  • KIDS Hertfordshire HUBs

    KIDS Hertfordshire HUBs

    The HUBs offer information and support for parents and carers of disabled children and young people aged 0-19 in Hertfordshire.

  • Mediation

    Mediation

    KIDS SEND Mediation Service is an independent mediation and disagreement resolution service, which is free of charge for parents/carers and young people.

  • Parent and Family Support

    Parent and Family Support

    At KIDS, we have services that provide general parent and family support as well as Key working, Sleep projects, Parent forums and Befriending services.

  • Yorkshire and the Humber

    Yorkshire and the Humber

  • London

    London

  • Our service standards

    Our service standards

    KIDS is committed to delivering a consistently high level of service throughout our extensive and diverse range of provision.

  • After School Clubs

    After School Clubs

    Our after school and Saturday clubs provide safe, stimulating and inclusive play near you.

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Latest tweet

  • "The only organisation that didn’t give up trying to help us was KIDS. I will be eternally grateful to the staff ."… https://t.co/BgwfZHvzSy

    20thJanuary, 2021 @KIDScharity
  • Our parent and family support services not only offer practical support but promote the importance of emotional and… https://t.co/lu7SPl0AXb

    19thJanuary, 2021 @KIDScharity
  • Lockdown is affecting everyone in different ways and its is very important to make sure everyone is looking after t… https://t.co/lX52d5PpLT

    18thJanuary, 2021 @KIDScharity

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