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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

Debs – our new Devon Fundraiser!

It’s an overdue welcome to our new team member, Debs Rylands!  Debs joined us in November 2018 and, in her new role as Regional Fundraiser for Devon, Debs has been... Read more

Children of Alcoholics Week: Tom’s Story

1 in 5 children in the UK are affected by their parents' drinking. That's around 2.6 million children in the UK with a alcohol-dependent parent.  Last year, 18.6% of children... Read more

Oliver�s Travels – Book a Break, Give a Break campaign!

Teaming up with CHICKS in 2016, Oliver’s Travels wanted to help give children from difficult circumstances the break of a lifetime! Oliver’s Travels fittingly host thousands of families every year in... Read more

Children’s Mental Health Week

It's Children's Mental Health Week. Many of the children referred to CHICKS for a respite break face daily challenges. They might have caring responsibilities for a parent or sibling. They might... Read more

Acronyms and CHICKS � working together in partnership

There are many ways an organisation can engage with CHICKS. All of our partners - both past and present - have supported us in diverse ways including: - the hosting of fundraising... Read more

Dynamic Running Duo!

On Sunday 14th April, Dave Smith MD of Acronyms, and his daughter Monica will be running the Brighton Marathon in aid of CHICKS with the aim of raising £2,000! The team at Acronyms have been... Read more

Young Carers Awareness Day: Holly’s story

In 2018, 388 children with caring responsibilities came on CHICKS breaks with us. The young carers referred to CHICKS for a break will have a range of responsibilities that might include: -... Read more

Edward’s 65th Birthday Challenge for CHICKS

Edward Chapman is someone who definitely likes to challenge himself! Not only is he a keen runner and raised money for CHICKS in the process, but he's also volunteered on... Read more

Dance the Day Away: our new fundraising campaign!

Hear the beat, feel the rhythm and get grooving for CHICKS with our NEW Dance the Day Away fundraising campaign! Whether you're a school, community group or business, our Dance... Read more

Being a Young Carer: Danny’s Story

14 year old Danny is a significantly high-level young carer for his mother who has multiple conditions, she is in a wheelchair and is unable to use her arms which... Read more