Childlife

Our four partner charities

Together they reach many thousands of children and young people every year, providing a range of direct services, information and advice to promote the interests and well-being of all children and young people.

Providing care for babies, children and young people from 0-18 with life-limiting or life threatening conditions

The leading national charity for people with ataxia, their families and carers providing support and research

The National Children's Bureau is a charity that for 50 years has been improving the lives of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable in society

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the charity for deaf children with any level of hearing loss.

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However you choose to help, you’ll be standing together with all four Childlife charities, with all of the children and families they help, and with your fellow Childlife supporters.

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  • Seismic change for young people

    The National Children’s Bureau has welcomed plans to lower the voting age in the UK to 16, in time…

    06 November 2025

    National Children's Bureau

  • Finding a way through

    Most deaf children are born into hearing families who do not have previous experience of deafness.  Parents are thrown…

    06 November 2025

    National Deaf Children's Society

  • Exceptional support

    Max is a happy, cheeky five-year-old, with an adventurous spirit and loves his favourite teddy – Mr Sloth.  Born…

    06 November 2025

    Acorns