News & blogs

13-year-old, Oly, from Birmingham, fell off his scooter on 13 February 2024. He was rushed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital where he was unconscious for three days. Oly’s accident resulted in a bleed to the right-hand side of his brain, which impacted the left-hand side of his body. Unable to walk, talk or eat, Oly spent a further three months at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, learning, in Oly’s words, “how to live my life again. I had to learn how to tie my shoelaces. To brush my teeth.”

Every year, The Children's Trust School transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity and innovation for its annual art festival. The 2024 event, themed 'Spirals and Sparkles,' was a magical and enchanting display that captivated children, parents, and art enthusiasts alike.

On 30 August 2024, 86-year-old Pauline Rodger, is proving that age is nothing but a number as she takes on a 10,000ft skydive to raise money for The Children’s Trust.

Helen Farmer and Helen Hewitt will be joining our board of trustees.

This week we celebrate our 1,300 volunteers who collectively dedicate 3,960 hours a month to supporting our work.

Nick is on the fantastic team of volunteer gardeners who keep The Children’s Trust site blooming for the families we support to enjoy.

Archana supports The Children’s Trust as a volunteer health and safety administrator.

Graham has been a volunteer driver for The Children’s Trust since 2022.

Lee volunteers at The Children’s Trust along with her Pets As Therapy (PAT) dog, Mac. Here, she shares her story…

The half term break has been packed with a variety of exciting and educational activities for the children and young people we support. From exciting canal boat trips to interacting with adorable animals, this week has been designed to provide enrichment, learning… but most of all fun!

Here's a glimpse into the adventures the children had during this special week: