REACH is the leading children’s charity providing support and information to children affected by upper limb deficiency.
We see the potential in all Reach children and celebrate their ability, never focusing on disability.
Reach is… supportive.
We recognise that different families want different levels of support, and we tailor our approach to suit them. We are there to provide resources, support and practical advice; whatever our families tell us they need.
Reach is… inspiring.
Our members are amazing and we shout about their achievements whenever we can. We share success stories and hero those ‘wow’ moments, big and small, to show families just how much our incredible children are capable of.
Reach is… community.
Connecting families is a vital part of Reach’s work and the bonds these create are priceless. Whether it’s at our family weekend, branch meetings or on our Facebook forum, we help members to build relationships that last a lifetime.
Help us to support families and children, whatever their upper limb problem may be. We give children a range of physical activities they may not otherwise be able to try.
We provide support from birth to age 25, helping children and young people.
When people are faced with difficult news or challenges in their children’s lives, they need a charity that speaks to them in a tone that resonates with them. We need to be the friend who understands what they’re going through, the voice that reassures them and the supporter who helps them see the brighter side of life in testing times.
We work with both families with children born missing part of one of both arms and hands, and families where children lose limbs or the use of a limb due to traumatic accidents and illness.
We have a programme of activity and equipment loan to offer a wider choice to all children and families affected by upper limb conditions across the UK. .
We will work closely with our Reach Ambassadors and members who have become Paralympic athletes, musicians and high achievers in other fields as inspiration to the children and young people we help now.