This year, we’ve been privileged to work alongside trusts + foundations whose generous support strengthens our services for children affected by ABI, as well as the families who rely on us day after day. We thank them for helping us shape a year filled with meaningful, life-changing impact.

Corporate support can look like a team choosing us as their Charity of the Year, colleagues volunteering their time + skills, hosting a fundraising event, or sponsoring family activities. To learn more, visit buff.ly/WngOxDm or email our Corporate Fundraising Manager at [email protected].

Every gift, no matter the size, creates real and immediate hope for children with childhood-acquired brain injuries and their families. Your generosity fuels the support that families rely on during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Thank you for choosing to stand with us.

When little Dottie was just 3, an accident became life-threatening. Alongside incredible NHS teams, the Child Brain Injury Trust was there to support her family. To give back, her family are hosting a Christmas lights display, raising vital funds for CBIT. To learn more + donate: buff.ly/67CAhnJ

What an incredible Christmas Curry and Quiz evening! A huge thank you to Anthony Collins for hosting such a fantastic event and for raising an amazing £6.5k. This generosity will make a real difference to children and families living with ABI. We are so grateful for your continued support!

So much of what we do is made possible by the dedication of our incredible fundraisers. Every raffle, run, challenge, bake sale, gala night, and workplace event fuels real change. Fundraisers help us expand services, deepen our impact, and bring hope directly into homes and communities.

Strong partnerships make real change possible. From networking with Sheffield City Council’s Early Help Partnership Team on community safety, to sharing learning at the Major Trauma Conference hosted by Sheffield Children’s Hospital, these moments reflect the importance of joined-up working.

The festive season can bring joy, but for many families it also brings pressure, sensory overload, and a fast pace that can feel overwhelming. Try this simple technique: inhale quietly for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds, and exhale slowly for 8 seconds. Repeat to reduce tension.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our recent Understanding Childhood Acquired Brain Injury workshop at Bolt Burdon and Kemp in London. These workshops are kindly funded by @edendoratrust.bsky.social, whose generosity makes it possible for professionals across the UK to access them for free!

As we approach the end of another year, we take a moment to reflect on the impact we’ve made together. A huge thank you to everyone who has stood with us in 2025: whether as volunteers, donors, or corporate partners. Together, we’ve made it a year of connection, learning, and positive change.

Through CPD workshops + tailored sessions, we share practical tools, real experiences + evidence-based strategies. Our Understanding Childhood Acquired Brain Injury Workshop equips professionals with insight and practical tools. We are grateful to the @edendoratrust.bsky.social for funding these.

Families are at the heart of hope. Our events and community activities create space for connection, relief, and shared strength. One highlight was our recent Camp in the Cloud with Children’s Charity Over the Wall. Families told us, “If I hadn’t joined your group, I would never have done this”

Our offices will be closed from 4 pm on 23rd December and reopen on 2nd January 2025. During this time, our staff across the UK and NI will not be available. For urgent support contact:Samaritans: Call 116 123; Childline: Call 0800 1111; Shout: Text "SHOUT" to 85258; NSPCC: Call 0808 800 5000.

Through our Community Hubs, we help families come together, creating safe spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, understood + empowered. These connections strengthen wellbeing, reduce isolation, and give a voice to those affected by ABI: a challenge that many families face quietly.

Our Counselling Referral Service helps young people with ABI, and their families, access specialist emotional support when they need it most. Where appropriate, this service offers understanding + a safe space to talk. It’s a lifeline for children, parents, and siblings navigating life after injury.

We cannot wait to welcome our community for an evening that celebrates authenticity, courage, and incredible strength. Everyone can show up as themselves, shine in their own way + help us elevate families and enrich futures. buff.ly/WMpkrdp

Returning to school after an ABI can feel daunting. New challenges emerge, routines shift, and young people may struggle to reconnect with their learning environment. We provide essential support, working closely with schools to rebuild confidence, independence + a sense of belonging.

We are delighted to reveal our CBIT Christmas e-card for 2025. This year’s winning design was created by 8-year-old Frankie, whose artwork shines with warmth + festive cheer. Their creativity brings a beautiful reminder of the hope, strength + imagination we see in the children we support every day.

When a ABI happens, families are suddenly thrown into a world they never expected to navigate. We step in quickly, offer guidance, practical advice + emotional support. We help families make sense of complicated systems and find the right support at the right moment.

Our Christmas events in Northern Ireland gave families the space to breathe, connect + enjoy the season without judgement. From Mission: Christmas at Armagh Planetarium to a joyful trip to the Grand Opera House, families told us how much it meant to feel understood, welcomed, and supported.

Today we open our 12 Days of Hope, a gentle reminder that even in the colder, darker days of winter, there is always light to be found. We will share stories, tools, support + real moments that show how children, young people, and families continue to grow, adapt, and move forward after ABI. ⭐

We’re looking forward to our UCABI workshop for professionals next Tuesday in London. The in-person session is now full, but applications for our virtual January workshops are open: buff.ly/SL2Bf9U Funded by @edendoratrust.bsky.social, supporting children affected by encephalitis + ABI.

Join us for our 12 Days of Hope countdown, starting next Monday! Each day we’ll share stories, tips, and insights to celebrate families, children, and the power of support. Get ready to open a little daily dose of hope this festive season, because every child deserves a good day.

This year, you helped us transform challenges into moments of strength for families navigating childhood-acquired brain injury. CBIT > > > Wrapped < < < captures the impact we made together, from everyday support to life-changing collaborations. Thank you for standing with us.

We were honoured to attend The Hospital Saturday Fund’s Charity Reception in Edinburgh! The grant CBIT received will strengthen our work with children and families affected by childhood-acquired brain injury, helping us continue elevating families and enriching futures across Scotland.

😴 Fatigue after an acquired brain injury isn’t just “tiredness.” It’s a deep exhaustion that can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Our ABI Coordinators work with families and schools to create tailored rest plans, activity pacing, and tools to manage energy levels. 🧡

A festive opportunity for CBIT families. The Silverlining Christmas Photography Competition is open now, celebrating kindness through creative moments. ✨ CBIT families can enter for FREE. Just visit the link and bypass the payment page when uploading your photo. Enter here: buff.ly/4jrj8wJ

💜 Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities 💜 Every child deserves to be seen, heard, and supported to reach their full potential. This day reminds us of the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and understanding. Together, we can break down barriers.

Spaces are still available for the Royal Parks Half Marathon! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Join us in supporting children with acquired brain injuries and their families. Sign up today and run for a cause close to our hearts. 💙 👉 Register here: buff.ly/bIfidNX

💜 It’s Giving Tuesday: see the difference your donation can make! 💜 This Giving Tuesday, your donation goes directly to families, helping them rebuild confidence, independence, and hope. Every pound matters: together, we can elevate families and enrich futures. 💛 🌐 Donation link: buff.ly/lQVC7Gz

💜 It’s Giving Tuesday! Ben recovered from a traumatic childhood-acquired brain injury with CBIT’s support and ran the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon. Your donation today helps children like Ben access vital therapy, guidance, and support. 💛 🌐 Donation link: buff.ly/lQVC7Gz

💜 It’s Giving Tuesday and today, you can make a real difference! 💜 💛 Donate directly via our JustGiving page: every gift helps provide information, therapy, emotional support, and practical guidance to families across the UK. 🌐 Donation link: buff.ly/lQVC7Gz

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity. Whether it’s a small gesture or a bigger commitment, every action makes a real difference for children and families living with childhood-ABI. 💛 Get ready to make a difference tomorrow! 🌐 Donation link: buff.ly/lQVC7Gz

We were delighted to host the @cbituk.bsky.social parent event in our Southampton office. It was great to see parents connect and have the opportunity to share stories about supporting children with brain injuries. #MooreBarlow #ChildBrainInjuryTrust #strongertogether

Giving Tuesday is the global day of generosity when communities come together to support causes they care about. Every gift helps provide therapy, counselling, information packs, and guidance for families navigating the challenges of acquired brain injury. buff.ly/lQVC7Gz

The day everything changed. For many families, this is the start of a journey filled with fear, confusion and unanswered questions. But they don’t have to walk it alone. We’re there from the very beginning: offering guidance, support and hope when it matters most. 💛

Give as you Live’s Grant for Good is offering a share of £2,500 to help kick-start powerful fundraising ideas. From events to personal challenges, they’re supporting people who want to make a real difference. Apply with a short form and video by 31 January 2026. > buff.ly/ybf1hXi

Just as every child looks different, their needs, experiences, and challenges can be different too, even when you can’t see them. 💙 We support families across the UK after childhood-acquired brain injury, helping them access the tools, care, and confidence they need. ⭐

Yesterday’s Festive Afternoon Tea was filled with laughter, cheer, and support. A massive thank you to our generous sponsors HCC, F&A + Kings Chambers, and of course to Rehab for Independence for sponsoring the welcome drinks, and Support for Independence for sponsoring the entertainment.

💜 Skip Black Friday, Give on Giving Tuesday! 💜 Instead of adding more to your basket, this Giving Tuesday (December 2nd), you can make a real difference for children and families living with childhood-acquired brain injury. Read our latest blog to learn more: buff.ly/HbwTplY

There’s still time to take part in our Xmas Card Competion! Deadline: 1st Dec, Email your design to [email protected], or post it to: Child Brain Injury Trust Field View, Baynards Green Farm Trading Estate Baynards Green, Nr Bicester, Oxfordshire OX27 7SR

Just 1 week until Giving Tuesday! 💜 From hospital stays to rehabilitation, every milestone — like placing the star on the Christmas tree — is made possible through guidance, care, and generosity. Your support on 2nd December can help families thrive. 💛 🌐 Donate now: buff.ly/lQVC7Gz

Step into Albie’s world and see how everyday moments are made easier with the right support. From morning routines to bedtime reflections, every small step counts. CBIT is here to help families find their way, one step at a time. 💜

Resilience is the quiet strength that keeps you moving forward, one small step at a time. Perspective is what shifts when life changes in an instant, helping you see what truly matters. And Love is what carries families through the hardest days, binding them together with hope. ⭐

Every child’s journey with acquired brain injury is different; some may face challenges with memory, learning, or behaviour, while others might experience physical or emotional changes. Together, we can navigate this journey, one step at a time. Because every child deserves the chance to thrive.

Thank you to Moore Barlow LLP for an incredible James Bond casino night that raised £6,000 for CBIT. Debbie and Cate loved meeting everyone and sharing Charlie’s story, from a severe childhood-acquired brain injury who's now rebuilding life with his family.

Caring for others starts with caring for yourself. 💛 During National Self Care Week, we want to remind parents and carers that your wellbeing matters too. Through our community services, we offer family events, wellbeing sessions, and coffee mornings where carers can pause, connect, and recharge. 💜

Giving Tuesday is a moment to pause, reflect, + give back. It’s a celebration of kindness and community spirit, + we’d love for you to be part of it. By supporting CBIT, you help us continue providing vital support, information, and hope to families affected by childhood-ABI: buff.ly/lQVC7Gz

Pamela and Lauren from our Northern Ireland team visited Brendan Kearney & Company Solicitors to collect funds raised for one of our families. The team ran a raffle and Step Challenge to support children like Charlie. Huge thanks to Laura and her colleagues for choosing us as Charity of the Month!

Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. 💜 This Global Education Week, we’re shining a light on how education can empower children with acquired brain injuries to reach their full potential. Together, we’re building inclusive classrooms and brighter futures. 🌈