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Our �500 Fundraiser Recipe

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At first glance, finding money out of nowhere is, to say the least, a challenging task. But with a little passion and flare, and perhaps in some cases a small dose... Read more

We urgently need your help

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We urgently need volunteers to help launch a new summer programme of activities at our Coastal Retreat in Cornwall and prevent hundreds of children from going hungry in Plymouth this summer.... Read more

Tyler’s Story

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In 2018, 388 of the young people who attended our breaks were referred to us for respite from the caring responsibilities they face at home. This, is Tyler's* story  Tyler lives in... Read more

CHICKS Well-Being breaks

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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. CHICKS frequently receive referrals for children who are dealing with various mental well-being issues. Through our respite breaks we support children and young... Read more

The Importance of Free Play

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Children and young people referred to CHICKS for a respite break come from many different, but often difficult or desperate, backgrounds. They might be young carers with caring responsibilities for a... Read more

These Boots Were Made For Walking…

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Dedicated CHICKS volunteer Liz Renton from Maldon Essex, took on the amazing Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge over the weekend of the 4th and 5th of May walking the entire 106km circumference around... Read more

Spring Magazine 2019

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Our latest magazine focuses on the unimaginable challenges many children in the UK face. Children who may be grieving the loss of a sibling; witnessing their parents' mental health problems or queuing... Read more