News

Meet CHICKS Director of Fundraising Caroline Burkie

Meet Caroline Burkie, CHICKS Director of Fundraising! Caroline joined CHICKS last summer and heads up our Fundraising Team who have the challenge of raising the £1.8 million needed this year to... Read more

Dance the Day Away: how to plan your event!

So you've decided to raise money for CHICKS by dancing the day away! Brilliant - and thank you! But maybe you're not sure how best to get started? These are our... Read more

Constructive Space name CHICKS their Charity of the Year

We are delighted that Constructive Space has chosen CHICKS as their official charity partner for 2019! The partnership will see the team, led by Nick Hull and backed by company owners, Dan... Read more

Running for Respite

Dedicated CHICKS volunteer Mark Willis is 26 miles from crossing the finish line! We're delighted that Mark from Gloucestershire, is taking on the amazing challenge of running the infamous Virgin Money London... Read more

Overcoming Challenges

For many of the young people referred to CHICKS, just the thought of coming on a respite break can be a challenge. It can be a scary proposition to spend... Read more

Our second UK charity shop is now open in Exeter

We are excited to announce that we have now opened our SECOND UK charity shop complete with a café selling hot and cold drinks in Exeter. The shop, which is located... Read more

Challenges At Home

Children who come on CHICKS’ breaks come from all sorts of backgrounds and are referred for many reasons. Often a CHICKS break will give them the breathing space they need from... Read more

Chatsworth chooses CHICKS for second year on the trot

We are thrilled to have been nominated by The Duchess of Devonshire as the chosen charity for the Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials, from 10 -12 May 2019.... Read more

New charity shop and cafe in Exeter now open

We are delighted to announce that our second UK charity shop is now open in Exeter, complete with a café selling hot and cold drinks and refreshments. The shop, which... Read more

Making special memories at CHICKS

Last year, CHICKS gave more than 700 children living in some of the UK's most desperately difficult circumstances the chance for a break; time to be free from the routine of... Read more

Linkcity names CHICKS as its 2019 charity partner

As part of its commitment to local communities, we are delighted to share that Linkcity has partnered with CHICKS! The one-year partnership consists of a variety of fundraising activities with the aim of sponsoring... Read more

The Quilon Restaurant – supporting CHICKS the foody way!

CHICKS is lucky to have the support of a number of organisations who fundraise for us, volunteer, sponsor events and help us raise thousands of pounds - sometimes in very... Read more