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This week is Volunteers Week and we’d like to say a big “THANK YOU!” to all who have volunteered at Aiming Higher over the years. We’d also like to shine the spotlight on our amazing team of volunteer counsellors, Katherine, Ruth and Tony who between them, offer counselling Monday – Thursday. If you are registered […]
Read MoreThe Aiming Higher Charity has been supporting disabled children and their families for over 12 years…but now, due to funding cuts, we need your help more than ever. Our ‘Rising Stars’ Preschool Enrichment programme (Rising Stars: Preschool Enrichment Programme | Aiming Higher (aiminghighercharity.org.uk)) has been a lifeline for hundreds of families, but is now in […]
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce that Aiming Higher Charity has been shortlisted for the Not For Profit Award at the Coastal Radio Local Business Awards! This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and the impact we have made in our community. But we still need your help! If […]
Read MoreWishing everyone a spooktacular Halloween tomorrow! These photos are from our under 5s Halloween Party this morning. As the family event was photographed professionally by Pit Stop Portrait’s these may take a little longer but we will share those as soon as possible. If you attended either party you can provide us with feedback by […]
Read MoreThe autumn issue of our newsletter is here! See stories and photos of what we’ve been up to in the last 3 months and see what we have planned for the future.
Read MoreLast year the charity introduced their Young Hero Award, the John Child Shield. Named after one of the charity’s trustees and former chair, the trophy is presented annually to a child or young person (upto 25 years old) with a disability or the sibling of a child/young person with a disability. Parents/carers, friends and professionals […]
Read MoreTickets are now on sale for the Aiming Higher 2024 Charity Ball. The theme for the event is “Around the World” and the fundraising activities will have an international theme. Hosted by Coastal Radio’s Ged Mills, the ball will feature live music, a drinks reception, a three course dinner and plenty of entertainment and fundraising […]
Read MoreThe new timetable of events for our Friday parent/carer sessions from September right through to Christmas has now been published. As well as our well established Coffee & Chat sessions with speakers from other groups and organisations around Blackpool and the Fylde Coast, there are craft sessions, budget-friendly cookery demonstrations and a variety of workshops […]
Read MoreIn July, a group of intrepid climbers took on Snowdon in an attempt to raise funds for the charity. The target for the climb was £5000 and at the time of this going to press (the day after the climb)they had already smashed this and raised £6170 with donations still trickling in. You can add […]
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For information on the services we can provide you with as a family, young person or carer. Click here.
What we doFor information on how to refer families to us and how we can support please click here.
Working TogetherIf you’re interested in donating, fundraising or sponsoring us then please click here.
Get InvolvedGot questions?
Yes! Many families need support on the road to diagnosis and that is where we can do some great work! You can give us a call on our Advice Line or come to our Drop In sessions. Find out more here.
Yes! We support children and families who are living with any SEND needs, whether diagnosed or not.
Yes! We know how overwhelming the world of SEND can be and we’re here to help you work through it.
Family Events are advertised on our Facebook page. Keep an eye on our feed for details of our next event and booking details.
No need to book! Just come along and enjoy the fun. If you’d like to chat about the group before coming along, give us a call on 01253 206447 or send us a message.
It’s great that you’d like to support our work with families! We advertise any volunteer roles here.
Thanks for thinking of us! There are lots of ways to support the work that we do with children and families. Find out more here.