WHIZZ-KIDZ

One of the Maverick Rugby Club players, Joe Barrett (we also sponsor) had recently ran the London Marathon and we supported him in raising fund for the Whizz-Kidz.

 

About Us

We are the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users.

 

Our Vision

Is a society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.

 

Our Purpose

To empower young wheelchair users by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.

 

Why does Whizz-Kidz exist?

What are the problems we are here to address?

• An estimated 75,000 young people in the UK need a wheelchair to be mobile.

• Most young people aren’t getting a wheelchair that fully meets their needs through their local services

• For a young person, having the wrong wheelchair can lead to dependence on others, social isolation, poor mental health, pain and injury.

• Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialize and participate in society.