Variety
At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programs that give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Our work
In the UK, there are more than 1.5 million disabled children and young people, and 4.3 million children living in poverty. Variety provides practical support that makes an immediate difference to children and young people under the age of 19.
What does Variety do?
We provide:
- Grants for specialist disability equipment and wheelchairs that aren’t available through government services
- Adapted, accessible transport for SEND schools and other non-profit organisations with our famous Sunshine Coaches
- Memorable day trips and outings through our Great Days Out programme.
Our work helps give children and young people greater wellbeing, independence, social inclusion, mobility and self-esteem, and allows them to live their best lives – no matter who they are.
On average, a family with a disabled child has to pay an extra £975 per month to have the same standard of living as one without. We aim to address the relationship between disability and poverty.
What is our purpose?
Our vision
Enabling every child to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are.
Our mission
We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Our values
Putting our beneficiaries first, innovation, creativity, inclusivity, courtesy, patience, respect, transparency, and valuing our heritage.
The International world of Variety
We are part of Variety International, a global charity with a network of 40 chapters in 11 countries. Under three core initiatives – Freedom, Future and Caring – Variety International funds and delivers life-changing programmes that give children around the world a better future.