Established in Ireland in 1951, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland has helped hundreds of children and young adults realise their full potential. They help sick, disadvantaged and children with special needs from all 32 counties of Ireland regardless of their race, religion or gender, to enhance and advance their mental and physical abilities.
They are a non-government funded organisation whose professional volunteers lend their time to fundraise. Funds raised are then used to supply actual equipment like iPads, Trikes etc. along with co-funding various projects around Ireland for children living with both physical and mental disabilities. All funds raised go directly to the children they serve.
How Variety – The Children’s Charity of Ireland Help Children & Teens
The focus is to offer services and specialised items that will directly impact and help children, families, schools and communities. From mobility scooters to educational devices, therapeutic services and care programmes, find out more about the work Variety Ireland do and how you can get involved.
Mobility Programme
Variety Ireland’s Mobility Programme can help provide life-changing equipment for physical development, social inclusion and independence and freedom.
Items such as specialised trikes, wheelchairs etc. enable children of all abilities to have the opportunity to join in indoor and outdoor activities with friends and family that were not possible before.
Care Programme
Variety Ireland’s Care Programme can help deliver life-altering support services to children across Ireland. Everything from physiotherapy to medical devices, sensory toys to specialised equipment to aid the development and wellbeing of a child.
The Care Programme also helps to fund group activities, retreats and camps that are beneficial to the phusical and mental development of children along with helping their well being and self esteem.
Future Programme
Variety Ireland’s Future Programme is there to deliver life-enriching communication devices and equipment to foster and encourage learning, education, communication and promote independence and self-esteem.
From educational software and devices to braille books individuals, schools and communities can avail of support from the Future Programme.
How to Apply for Help from Variety Ireland
Variety Ireland believe that no child should ever feel excluded or unequal to their peers. They aim to help children who due to either mobility, disability or even financial problems may not get to enjoy as many different experiences as other children.
Families, registered charities and institutions can apply to Variety Ireland for assistance or co-funding by using the application form on the website.
Individuals and organisations can also help Variety Ireland by donating, fundraising and volunteering. All funds raised are used to enhance the lives of children in Ireland.
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