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8 top tips for increasing your sponsorship

So, you've decided to raise money to enable more young people to attend a much-needed respite break. Fantastic! But what's next? How can you maximise the sponsorship money you raise? Today,... Read more

From the magazine: Making a world of difference

The following is an article from the latest issue of the CHICKS Magazine. In just one week, your support changes a childhood forever. "I can't sleep," whispered eight-year-old Lily* to CHICKS Respite Break... Read more

Three generations of Cornish Coast Path walkers

As one of our longest-running local events, the CHICKS Cornish Coast Path Walk has attracted many families and friends who want to take on the challenge together and raise money for... Read more

Second 2019 coast path walk raises over �3,500

The second CHICKS Cornish Coast Path Walk of the year took place last weekend (12-13 October), raising over £3,500 (and counting!) to enable more children and young people living in difficult circumstances in... Read more

#TeamCHICKS raises over �2,000 at Royal Parks Half Marathon

Last Sunday (13 October), three budding runners participated in London's Royal Parks Half Marathon for #TeamCHICKS, raising over £2,000 to enable more disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people in the UK... Read more

From the magazine: Hitting the high street

The following is an article from the latest issue of the CHICKS Magazine. The UK's most vulnerable and deprived children are able to leave their worries and pressures behind because of... Read more

Royal Parks Half Marathon: Matt Hollings

In the run-up to the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 13 October 2019, we are shining the spotlight on three runners completing the race for #TeamCHICKS! Our final featured runner... Read more

Scott Dunn conquers the peaks and raises �7,000

Seven employees of luxury travel provider Scott Dunn recently completed the National Three Peaks Challenge, taking on the task of climbing three of the highest mountains in the UK and raising over... Read more

CHICKS wins �5,000 in Persimmon Homes giveaway

After almost two months of voting, the results of the 2019 Persimmon Homes Building Futures giveaway were announced yesterday (8 October) at a special gala dinner at York Racecourse, with £1... Read more

CHICKS selected for Advent of Change advent calendar

We are thrilled to announce that CHICKS has joined Advent of Change for a second year running, as part of a unique children’s advent calendar for Christmas 2019 alongside 23 other charities. In... Read more

From the magazine: A job with real impact

The following is an article from the latest issue of the CHICKS Magazine, which you can read here. Meet CHICKS Respite Leader Will. I have been a CHICKS Respite Break... Read more

World Teachers’ Day: Thanks to all the teachers who refer children to CHICKS!

The children and young people who come on CHICKS respite breaks are referred to us by a wide range of professionals – children's social services, healthcare professionals and other charitable organisations, to... Read more