News

Fun at Farnborough Air Show!

At the end of each exhausting Farnborough Air Show some of the lovely staff of UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) kindly offer to spend an extra day on site, to host... Read more

Den building in Derbyshire

Our friends at Tanglewood generously hosted a free outdoor session for the children who were staying at Daleside retreat in Derbyshire. Tanglewood are a new company based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire,... Read more

Eliza’s Story: BBC Radio 4 Appeal

In our BBC Radio 4 Appeal, presenter Alan Titchmarsh talks about 11-year-old Eliza*, from Basingstoke, who came on a CHICKS break last year. We wanted to tell you her story in... Read more

Golfers get in the swing of things to raise over �9000!

Our 16th annual Golf Day at Trethorne Golf Club raised an incredible £9,234! That's the equivalent of providing ten children with a much needed respite break.  108 golfers joined us on... Read more

Alan Titchmarsh presents a BBC Radio 4 Appeal in aid of CHICKS

We are delighted to announce that CHICKS patron Alan Titchmarsh has recorded our BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal.  Make sure you listen to the Appeal on: Sunday 3rd July at 7.54am or 9.26pm! ... Read more

Saints & sinners raise over �3000 at Delicious Kernow Trail!

At the first ever Delicious Kernow Trail, held in and around Padstow on 21st May, runners dressed up, chowed down, and managed to raise an impressive £3164.24 for CHICKS!  The... Read more

Extreme Cellists visit Daleside

Extreme Cello are a trio of cellists who take on a new challenge each year, all in aid of charity.  This summer, their challenge is called 'Pier Pressure' - they will... Read more

Behind the scenes at CHICKS: Respite Break Coordinator

You might know about the fundraisers, and the respite break leaders who work with the children on their breaks, but there is a lot of work that goes on behind the... Read more

A new way to support us…

Two weeks ago, we created our first ever Amazon Wishlist. We have been absolutely overwhelmed with the response so far, so if you have bought something from the list, thank you! ... Read more

National Children’s Day 2016: The importance of adult wellbeing

The theme of this year’s National Children’s Day is adult wellbeing, and just how important that is to ensure children have happy and healthy childhoods, and grow up to be... Read more

Getting in a spin for CHICKS!

On Tuesday 26th April, two brave men from RAF St Mawgan took on an unbelievable challenge! Sgt Morgan and Cpl Hughes undertook a 12 hour spinathon. That's 12 hours on... Read more

Meet Jessie: Young Carer Award Winner

We are delighted to share some amazing news with you! 15-year-old young carer and CHICKS child Jessie Wyatt won the ‘Young Carer’ award at the London Children of Courage Awards... Read more