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Down on the Farm!

Posted on 3rd June 2025

Heaps of fun was had at our Family Event hosted by Farmer Parrs Animal World in Fleetwood!  Taking time out to have family time in a place where they feel accepted makes a huge difference and helps both children, and their wider families, to find friends and build confidence. Despite the unseasonable weather (and the […]

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Fabulous funding news means more support for families

In December 2024 we were thrilled to receive news from the National Lottery Communities Fund that we had been successful in our bid for funding.  This funding means that we can continue to provide vital support to children with disabilities, and their familes, in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre over the next three years. The new […]

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Christmas Party 2024

On Sunday 15th December approximately 200 of our family members came together for our annual Christmas party. As you can see from the attached photos, everyone had a great time.  

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A-Team Aspirations

In recent weeks, The A-Team  have been inspired to think about their futures and just how much they can achieve. Last week they were joined  by autistic author Anna Zoe Quirke who shared their own experiences and debut book “Something to be Proud Of” with the group. This week they had a fantastic and inspiring […]

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Volunteers Week

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 […]

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Funding Appeal

The 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 […]

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Coastal Radio Local Business Award Nominee – please vote!

We 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 […]

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Who are Aiming Higher and what do they do?

Aiming Higher supports children with disabilities, and their families, across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. The Aiming Higher Centre on Church Street in Blackpool provides fantastic facilities including a soft play area, interactive ball pool, sensory room and a beautiful suite of counselling rooms.

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Latest News from Aiming Higher

Down on the Farm!

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Heaps of fun was had at our Family Event hosted by Farmer Parrs Animal World in Fleetwood!  Taking time out to have family time in a place where they feel accepted makes a huge difference and helps both children, and their wider families, to find friends and build confidence. Despite the unseasonable weather (and the […]

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Thinking of volunteering?…come and join us, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

Posted on 1st May 2025

Volunteering is a wonderful way of using your time, skills, ideas and magic to make a real difference!  In return, we can offer a great place to learn and a team of people around you who will support your development, creativity and confidence. We are currently looking for volunteers to support the delivery of our […]

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Exciting times ahead as we get ready to unveil our new branding!

Posted on 23rd April 2025

We’ve really loved getting to know the brilliant team over at Happy Creative.  They really do just ‘get’ what we’re all about! Exciting times ahead with them as we work in the background to bring together a new brand and logo for Aiming Higher Here’s what Happy Creative have to say about us!

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Check out our new NEWSLETTER!

Posted on 10th April 2025

Check out our new NEWSLETTER here!      

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