Last week, ITV News visited our Head Office to speak to parents about the challenges they face when hospitals lack Changing Places Toilets — specialist facilities designed to provide the space and equipment needed for children and adults with complex physical disabilities.
Last week, the Peterborough Telegraph shared a heart-warming story about how Hereward Carpets in Mancetter Square, Peterborough, supported National Food Bank Week by hosting a food bank donation point. Customers, neighbours, and local businesses all joined in, bringing food and essential items to help families in need.
At Little Miracles, we’re constantly moved by the strength and determination of the families we support. This October, one of our families — Gemma and her 15-year-old son Sonny — are walking 150 miles in one month to raise funds for our charity.
On Thursday, it was headline news on the BBC that more than a thousand disabled children across the UK are waiting for wheelchairs and mobility equipment that could transform their lives, according to Whizz Kidz.
This morning, our CEO Michelle King joined BBC Radio Cambridgeshire to shed light on the urgent issue of the lack of school places for children with special educational needs (SEN).
Drawing on both her professional expertise and her personal journey as a parent, Michelle shared the story of her son, Oliver, who has never been offered a school place because his needs are considered “too complex.” Her interview highlighted the systemic challenges facing families like hers and called for greater awareness, compassion, and action to ensure every child has access to education.
Click the link below to hear the ful interview.
At Little Miracles, we are deeply moved and honoured to be the chosen charity for a truly special fundraiser celebrating the life and legacy of Gill—a devoted partner, mum, grandmother, childminder, and passionate advocate for children.
Giving back to your community is one of the best things you can do—but it doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Supporting a local charity like Little Miracles is a simple and powerful way to help the people around you. It’s not just about donating money—it’s about making sure your kindness goes directly to those who need it most.
On bank holiday Monday, one of our newest branches, Downham Market, took part in celebrating fifty years of festival fun when the parade marched into town.
The golden anniversary event saw breathtaking arena attractions and colourful floats as carnival day got underway. Our Downham Market team were particularly proud of their float which was completely homemade by the children and their families, with no budget and very little time!
Thanks to generous funding from Crown, we now have a full-time Family Support Worker on board—and it’s already making a big difference to families in our community of children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions.
During Covid a long-lasting partnership began that has been making a profound difference to numerous families of children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions.
In six-weeks' time, Nick Leaton, a Little Miracles Supporter will be embarking on a gruelling cycling challenge called Chase the Sun. This 205-mile cycling route starts in Minster-on-Sea, and covers a diverse cross-section of London, countryside and UK history until it finally ends at Weston-Super-Mare! If that wasn’t challenging enough, the full route needs to be completed in daylight and incorporates 3000m of elevation along the way!
Crown Packaging in Peterborough applied to their worldwide charitable giving programme and won an extraordinary $25,000 USD for Little Miracles!