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 […]
Last 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 […]
Tickets 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 […]
The 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 […]
In 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 […]
Welcome to the Summer edition of Aiming Higher news. As well as the usual articles this edition is a fundraising special with lots of information on our amazing supporters and all the different ways they have raised money for us this year.
Aiming Higher were delighted when they were approached by Burton’s Biscuits, on Mansfield Road Blackpool who wanted to make Aiming Higher their Charity of the Year.
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Get InvolvedIn 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 […]
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.
The summer edition of our newsletter is now available to read. Please click the link below to view it in full.
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 […]