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Relaunch Events!

Posted on 28th October 2025

🌟 A Huge Thank You! 🌟 Last week we proudly celebrated the rebrand relaunch of Aiming Higher, and what a fantastic time we all had! 💜💚 A massive thank you to everyone who joined us — families, partners, supporters and friends — for being part of such a special milestone in our journey. ✨ A […]

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

My child hasn’t got a diagnosis yet. Can I still access support?

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.

My child has Autism/ADHD/is neurodivergent, can I access support?

Yes!  We support children and families who are living with any SEND needs, whether diagnosed or not.

I need help to understand the SEND system and processes. Is this something that Aiming Higher can help me with?

Yes!  We know how overwhelming the world of SEND can be and we’re here to help you work through it.

How can I book onto Family Events?

Family Events are advertised on our Facebook page.  Keep an eye on our feed for details of our next event and booking details.

Do I have to book to attend the preschool groups?
I’d like to volunteer. How do I find out what roles are available?

It’s great that you’d like to support our work with families!  We advertise any volunteer roles here.

I want to support the work of Aiming Higher. How can I do this?

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.

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