Special Kids in the UK is a charity for families who have a child of any age with special needs.

Families of children and young people with special needs often deal with similar challenges. They may have concerns about education, services, therapies, respite and other issues directly related to their child. Special Kids in the UK aim to bring families together for friendship and support.

The charity was created by four parents with children with special needs who appreciate how important this type of contact and information is. They hope to help families of children with any kind of special need to realise that they are not alone.

"Special Kids in the UK has helped me so much. I have found out so much more information that has helped my daughter that I would have never known about. Now that I have found Special Kids in the UK I couldn't imagine life without it", Ali, Cheshire.

Special Children's Day at London Zoo - 13th June 2009

Their annual fun day for children with special needs returns with reduced admission rates and discount vouchers for their shops and cafes. For information and booking form, go to London Zoo Special Children's Day

Fancy running 50 or 100 miles?

The Lakeland 100 (UTLD) takes place on the weekend of July 31st-August 2nd in the Lake District and all entries will raise funds for Special Kids in the UK. More information can be found at their site Lakeland 100.com