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“Having been involved in numerous childrens charity initiatives over the past 40 years; I must say that I am simply amazed at what Incredible Kids has achieved in such a short time. From the outset they have demonstrated a total commitment to achieving the highest possible care and support to numerous youngsters, and their families. Their integrity in the running and administration of the charity is exemplary.”
Bob Woodward OBE, Founder of the CLIC Trust.
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What we do:
- Provide family play sessions for children and young people with additional needs.
- Provide family play sessions for siblings of children and young people with additional needs.
- Provide trained play workers to engage the children in fun and meaningful play
- Provide parents with access to information about support services available
- Enable support service providers to access families within our sessions
- Provide special events each year for families to attend
Outcomes
Children and young people with additional needs will have improved confidence and social skills, allowing better integration with their peers.
Parents of children with additional needs and disabilities will feel less isolated and better supported through sharing their experiences.
Need
Families in the Greater Bristol Area with a child with a disability or additional needs require better play provision and more equal opportunities to interact with other families. Parents and carers feel isolated and would like more contact with other parents of children with a disability or additional needs.
Evidence
Contact a Family conducted an online survey in September 2011. 72% of families stated that they experience mental ill health such as anxiety, depression or breakdown due to isolation.
In November 2011 a survey of 198 families in the Greater Bristol Area with a disabled child showed that 95% of the families wanted access to an exclusive setting that provided them with an opportunity and the required equipment and support to be able to play with their children.
When asked to rank which services they valued the most in order, the desired services, were as follows:
1. Services that allow parents or carers and their children to play together
2. Services that allow siblings of children with additional needs time to play together
3. Services that give children with additional needs access to appropriate specialist play equipment
Our finances