Childlife began in 1992 as a fundraising partnership between four charities working with children, young people and their families throughout the UK.

To date, thanks to the generosity of our supporters over £6.8m has been donated to our four partner charities: Ataxia UK, Acorns Children's Hospice, National Children's Bureau (NCB) and the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS).

Together they reach many thousands of children and young people every year, providing a range of direct services, information and advice to promote the interests and well being of all children and young people.

As well as fundraising for our partner charities and promoting their work with children and young people, we aim to facilitate and enhance the relationship between the four charities by sharing knowledge and best practice.