The award-winning MERU Bugzi is a powered indoor chair for children aged one to five. Bugzi offers a unique opportunity for pre-school children with disabilities to experience independent mobility, often for the first time in their lives. The Bugzi is also available to loan to families for free in the UK.

Joshua Johns has never let his cerebral palsy hold him back. Just like many other children, he dreamed of playing sport to the highest level; living with a disability didn’t change that. He has played wheelchair tennis since the age of 11. Joshua reached No. 4 in the Junior Singles International Tennis Federation Rankings in February 2023.

A Treloar School student practising the skills needed to drive an electric wheelchair independently, utilising a Driving Platform. Treloar Trust offers outstanding teaching, professional care, therapy, advice and guidance so every individual can achieve a future that is as independent as possible.

Grace on her new trike, funded with the support of Children Today. They provide vital, specialised equipment to families in need, to help give children more independence and the best possible quality of life. They aim to minimise social isolation and improve physical and mental health.

Designability’s Wizzybug loan scheme provides innovative powered wheelchairs, free of charge, to young physically disabled children in the UK. Children use Wizzybugs at home and at pre-school, and in outdoor spaces such as parks, gardens and playgrounds. Over 1,000 families have been supported since the loan scheme began in 2011.

Zien started racing in 2016, winning the London Mini Marathon at his first attempt. Since then he has represented Great Britain at the World Junior Championships, winning two Gold medals and one Silver. He hopes to one day make it onto the GB Paralympic Team.

This is Jack enjoying his Ppod Positioning Support seat, funded with help from the Cheyne Charity. Jack’s Mum told us “It’s been so lovely for him to have a comfy supportive seat to relax in.”