CLAPA - Cleft Lip & Palate Association

The UK's cleft lip and palate charity


 

The Cleft Lip and Palate Action (CLAPA) is a national charity for everyone affected by Cleft in the UK. We support people to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care.

One in 700 children are born with this condition- about 1000 a year in the UK. CLAPA provides a specialist feeding service, as well as targeted information and a national network of trained volunteers providing one to one emotional support and onli...

How Your Support Helps

We receive no NHS or government funding…

…and we rely on donations to continue our vital work. Please help us keep our services free and accessible to the cleft community


Upcoming Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It's never too late to join one of these great events.

Battersea Park Half - March

Mar 7, 2026 - Mar 7, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Inflatable 5K - Derby - 10K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Elvaston, Thulston, Derby DE72 3EP, UK

Inflatable 5K - Derby - 15K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Elvaston, Thulston, Derby DE72 3EP, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 10k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 15k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 2.5k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 5k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

Bishop Fleming Great West Run 10K

May 24, 2026 - May 24, 2026

Exhibition Field, Summer Ln, Exeter EX4 8NT, UK

Bishop Fleming Great West Run Half Marathon

May 24, 2026 - May 24, 2026

Exhibition Field, Summer Ln, Exeter EX4 8NT, UK