What we do
We are a UK National children's charity established in 1961. Originally known as The Handicapped Children's Aid Committee, in 2000 our working name changed to Lifeline 4 Kids. Our members work on an entirely voluntary basis and we have no paid staff. Our administration costs are less than 1% of our income. This is unique in today's age of charities with high administrative overheads.
We were formed for one purpose -- to provide essential equipment to help improve the quality of life for children with disabilities and special needs irrespective of race or creed.
- Schools, children's hospices, respite care homes and support centres throughout the UK receive our help with equipment including playground equipment, soft play and multi-sensory rooms and special beds.
- For the individual child we provide the full spectrum of specialised equipment such as electric wheelchairs, mobility aids and varying items including specialised computers. We are also one of the only UK charities prepared to help a special needs child from a low-income family with essential smaller items such as shoes, clothing, bedding and specialist toys. Please note that we do not normally provide funding for fridges or cookers.
- We are able to give emergency and welfare appeals immediate approval within the authorised limits of our welfare sub-committee.
- We also help equip hospital neonatal units with the latest incubators, infusion pumps and ultrasonic monitors amongst other life saving equipment.
- No appeal is too large or too small for us to consider.
- WE NEVER AWARD CASH GRANTS.
