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Safe Cycling for all the Family

Here at Variety Ireland, one of our core values is ensuring that children from across the disability spectrum are provided with equal access to cycling. With special thanks to Minister Anne Rabbitte and The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, we are able to support funding for special mobility trikes so children regardless …

The Power of Mobility

Here at Variety Ireland, we pride ourselves on being able to help children of all abilities, all across Ireland. Recently we were able to help a young boy called Kyle, who has cerebral palsy. Through our Recycle Mobility Programme, we were able to help fund a motorised handbike for Kyle’s wheelchair. Just check out this …

The Joy of Cycling

Opening up new windows of opportunity for children with disabilities across Ireland is something we are Variety Ireland have been doing for years. Our Recycle Mobility Programme is one of our environmentally friendly projects that offers children with disabilities the opportunity to be included in cycling activities, so they too can experience the freedom and …

Cycling with a Smile

As part of Variety Ireland’s Recycle Mobility Programme supported by Minister Anne Rabbitte from The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, we recently were able to support the purchase of a special wheelchair bike for the W.A.T.C.H Club in Co Louth which this wheelchair bike allows children with disabilities to experience the joys …

Googlers Raise Funds for Mobility Trikes

One of our key objectives here at Variety Ireland is to ensure that all children, regardless of their ability, are provided with equal access to cycle a bike. This enables us to help as many children as possible, to have the same opportunity to experience the freedom of cycling. With all the new greenways and …

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Partnership Announced

Variety – the Children’s Charity, one of Ireland’s oldest charities, announced the launch of their partnership with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower today at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher in County Clare. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for people to voluntarily share that they have a disability or condition that may not be …

RCSI Workplace Inclusion Seminar

To support young adults with both physical and mental difficulties in Ireland seeking employment, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland recently held a very special seminar titled ‘Creating an environment of inclusion for young people entering the workplace’. With the kind support of Leargas and RCSI, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, the seminar …

Toy Show Appeal Fund

This week saw the announcement of the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal grants, which will see 147 different children’s charities receive funding from the almost €4 million raised during the Late Late Show Show last November. 147 different charities in total will receive funding, which is estimated to benefit 1.2 million children and their families all …

Variety Ireland Awarded Triple Lock Certification

Variety Ireland is proud to have been awarded Triple Lock certification by the Charities Institute of Ireland for 2023. Triple Lock status is awarded to charities that uphold the highest standards in transparent reporting, ethical fundraising and strong governance structures. This recognition is the gold standard for Irish charities to offer assurances to donors, members …

New Experiences with Trikes!

Christmas was extra special for a young boy called Sonny, as he received his very first trike thanks to Variety Ireland’s Trikes for Life campaign. For the first time ever, Sonny was able to join in with his family and friends on bike rides and got to enjoy the fun, freedom and inclusion that these …