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A day in the park  Sounds like a lovely activity doesn’t it?  But what does it mean for our CCF families?   For a lot of the families we support this is not even possible as their child is hooked up to a machine that is keeping them alive. All they can do is look out of the window and pray…

Part 2 of Cheryls Arctic Challenge – The weeks that changed everything! So… the deposit was paid. And then reality hit. In a matter of weeks, I’d be doing a trek. In the Arctic. With no one else I knew. And what better time of year to start training than dark mornings and darker nights?…

Read about Cheryl’s Arctic Challenge! “You might be wondering… why the Arctic? I mean the basic answer is I’d rather be cold than hot. The honest answer? Because life changed us. And I knew I needed to do something. Something to shake my life up. I was in a rut. My health was shocking. My…

UW Partner Debbi McCulla Sponsors Trek for Charlie and Carter in Support of The Charlie and Carter Foundation. Debbi McCulla of UW has announced her sponsorship of the upcoming Trek for Charlie and Carter, raising vital funds and awareness for The Charlie and Carter Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting families of children with life…

The day we said goodbye to our second blessing, our beautiful Carter John Cookson He fought so hard to stay with us, we did everything we could to try and save him, pleaing with our all our heart for a gift of life. Along with so many of you the support you all showed us…

We financially support the parents who care 24/7 for their sick child who is suffering a life limiting condition, and we also financially support our CCF Families when their world collapses and they lose their sick child. At this point they lose the support they were in receipt of when their child was alive, their…

Boldon Golf Club choose CCF as Charity of the Year! We are absolutely delighted to share some wonderful news — the Captain at Boldon Golf Club has proudly chosen The Charlie and Carter Foundation as their Charity of the Year for 2026. This incredibly kind decision means so much to us and marks the beginning…

Meet our 133rd family, The Hadaways. The Hadaways from Craigavon Northern Ireland. This special and brave little girl along with her family have been through so much. Shortly after Aoife Rose was born, she had difficulty feeding and failure to thrive, she was diagnosed with global development delay and epilepsy. At aged 12 Aoife Rose…

Mr Gay and MX Drag Finalists raise over £18,500! The Final of Mr Gay GB and MX Drag GB proved to be a spectacular celebration of talent, creativity, and community spirit, raising an incredible £18,500 for The Charlie and Carter Foundation. Over the past six months, contestants dedicated themselves to fundraising efforts, culminating in Sunday’s…

Meet the Team! It’s been a while since we’ve shone the spotlight on our fantastic team who work hard behind the scenes, so we thought we’d re introduce everyone to you! First up is Kerry, our Family Support Co-ordinator. What do you do on a day-to-day basis? I complete family applications and speak with the…