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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Education is Power and we just love being able to empower and help children enjoy equal access to education, all over the country!! Thanks to the Community Foundation, we have been able to deliver iPads to schools throughout Ireland to help newly arrived Ukrainian students with their learning. We love hearing firsthand from these schools …
Variety Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of Saoírse’s Trikes for Life Christmas Campaign! Together with our wonderful ambassador Saoírse Ruane and with the very kind support of Santa’s Christmas Wonderland and Dundrum Town Centre, we are asking you to donate just €4 to help raise much needed funds for specialised adaptive trikes for …