This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the importance of inclusive and active play, movement, and connection. We see every week how much children with additional needs benefit from accessible activities, time outdoors, and opportunities to socialise in a safe supported space.

This National Sibling Day, we’re celebrating the powerful role siblings play in shaping understanding, empathy & lifelong support. For volunteers, like Marcus, growing up alongside a sibling with additional needs can build a deep sense of compassion & a drive to create more inclusive spaces.

Happy holi to all that celebrate today

Lots of media coverage surrounding yesterday’s SEND White paper. While we are not responsible for statutory SEND provision, we want to remind you we are always here to talk. Our focus remains unchanged - to provide consistent, inclusive & supportive sessions for children with additional needs.

It’s Student Volunteering Week and we want to say a huge thank you to all our student volunteers. In this video, Allyesha shares why she chose to volunteer with KEEN London while studying and how she balances volunteering alongside uni life. www.keenlondon.org/volunteer-with-keen-london/

As members of the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social we’re proud to share the Young People Survey for disabled young people aged 11–25 The DCP want to understand your experiences, challenges, and ideas so we can push for real change together https://bit.ly/YPSurvey26

Last year, KEEN London provided a safe space for children like Max. A place where he could belong, be himself, and feel accepted. That space exists because of volunteers. This post is for anyone thinking about trying something new this January. https://loom.ly/09-iqtU

Looking back on an inspiring first year as Youth EDI Champion "It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I started my role as Youth Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Champion. It seems like a good time to reflect on an inspiring first year.

You have been AMAZING! Whether we reach £20k or not, every donation to our @biggive.bsky.social appeal in the next 4 hours is doubled and keeps a small charity like ours opening doors to inclusive and supportive spaces for children with additional needs. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Here is the fabulous Phoebe opening our 2025 DOUBLE your DONATION Christmas Challenge. For one week only all donations to our @biggive.bsky.social appeal are DOUBLED. Help make some Christmas magic today donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #givingtuesday

For many, popping to a café for a quick treat is a simple pleasure but for parents of children with additional needs this can feel out of reach. We’re raising our coffee cups to a KEEN parent who enjoyed her first solo coffee break knowing her daughter was safe and happy at KEEN. #NationalCakeDay

From fighting for the right to education, to ensuring equal opportunities today - Disability History Month reminds us why inclusive spaces like KEEN are so vital. #UKDHM #DisabilityHistoryMonth #WithKEENICan #Inclusion

"A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers that make places like this possible. I never imagined there would be a place we would feel comfortable dropping him it is such a wonderful part of his life" A HUGE thank you @bbccin for helping fund KEEN Club possible. #ChildreninNeed

Our sessions are all about friendship, teamwork, and celebrating what makes each child unique. When children feel accepted and included, kindness grows and bullying has no space to thrive. #AntiBullyingWeek #Inclusion #Send

Meet Sara, one of our amazing parent trustees. Sara brings lived experience and a unique perspective that helps keep KEEN accountable, inclusive, and focused on what matters most. Thank you Sara and all our trustees for the time, care, and expertise you bring to KEEN London. #TrusteesWeek

At KEEN, we love finding the wonder in every flicker of light - big or small #BonfireNight #HappyBonFireNight #campfire

Over half of our new volunteers are referred via adoption agencies. Couples looking to adopt learn so much about communicating, playing & being around children at KEEN. They bring energy to our sessions, they are committed, engaged & they go on to be incredible parents. #nationaladoptionweek

What resources would you recommend to anyone starting the adoption process? We asked some of our alumni volunteer coaches who have successfully adopted to share for #nationaladoptionweek #adoptionsupport #adoptionjourney

Wishing a happy #Divali to all who celebrate the #FestivalofLights

There are so many ways to have a voice and we’re here for them all. #AACAwarenessmonth

Does KEEN make a difference? 100% of parents in our recent survey said YES! We love seeing more confidence, independence, social interaction, & physical activity because it all adds up to happier, healthier minds. Thanks to the families who completed our summer survey. #WorldMentalHealthDay

KEEN London bringing the grins since 2002 #WorldSmileDay #smile

Around 80% of children at KEEN are non-speaking but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a voice. We listen to vocalisations, notice body language, and tune into every smile, glance, and gesture. Because communication is more than words. #NonSpeakingAwarenessDay

With freshers fair's a plenty & lots of new students finding out about volunteering with KEEN here is some top tips and reassurance from one of our newer volunteers. Start changing lives here https://loom.ly/09-iqtU #Volunteering #VolunteerLondon #Freshers #Studentvolunteering

This Remember A Charity Week we pay special thanks to a recent legacy that has enabled us to double the capacity of our early years SEND preschool service - Rising Stars. Gifts in wills of any size make a huge difference to small charities like ours www.keenlondon.org/giftsinwills

Free will is a wonderful thing and so is a FREEWILL. Exercise your freewill this Remember A Charity week and after taking care of the ones take a minute to remember a charity. #RememberACharity #RememberACharityWeek #FreeWills

This #RememberACharityWeek, we’re joining charities across the UK to say “Thanks to” everyone who chooses to leave a gift in their Will. Your generosity transforms lives, creates brighter futures, & ensures vital services continue @rememberacharity.bsky.social

Just over one week until the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social & @letuslearntoo.bsky.social event in Parliament. Invite your MP to find out why we are calling for change to the SEND system Have your voice heard https://bit.ly/FFOSEPTMP

Hello September 👋 and hello KEEN Club families, we can't wait to swing open our doors this Saturday and welcome everyone back. And to anyone new to what we do click on our link tree to find out how YOU can be a part of the fun. #Newterm #September #Welcome #WithKEENICan #inclusion #SEND

It’s time to fix the SEND system. A whole generation of disabled children and those with additional needs are being let down by a broken education system Invite your MP to the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and @letuslearntoo.bsky.social event in Parliament bit.ly/FFOSEPTMP #FightForOrdinary

Might make no difference to our athletes, but to our hard working supporters, volunteers and of course staff, happy looooooong weekend! And if you are bored (feel free to check out the KEEN #ToughMudder team (21 Sept) & Hackney Half team (May 18). 🏃🏅

Hannah’s EHCP changed her life but recent reports suggest that EHCPs may be at threat in Government education reforms. Hannah has joined forces with @dcpcampaign.bsky.social to call on Keir Starmer to save EHCPs and she’s asking for your support, add your name today bit.ly/PMEHCP

Eid Mubarak to all that celebrate, have a wonderful weekend.

It’s #VolunteersWeek and we want to send a HUGE thank you to the incredible volunteers who make KEEN London possible! From our first timers to our 300 timers, from our coaches, digital champions and outreach team to our trustees and Rising Star play volunteers we salute you!

Sharing this fantastic fundraiser from our longstanding volunteer (10+ years!). Get those hot tickets now! utility.limehousetownhall.co.uk?fbclid=PAZXh...

At KEEN, we view autism as a different way of seeing the world rather than as a disorder. 90% of the athletes we support have autism so a KEEN session is more than acceptance and awareness, it’s a celebration of what makes us all different.

Eid Mubarak to all our friends celebrating today

Amazing red carpet night as our service was shortlisted out of 400 nominations for the London Sport Community Impact Award. Our work is only possible thanks to the amazing volunteers and supporters that give their time and energy to supporting children with additional needs to be their best!

Thanks @arsenalfc.bsky.social for featuring us in last night's @UEFA_ programme. We were delighted to get funding from Arsenal Foundation to support our Hackney KEEN Club. Thanks Alex's dad for sharing your KEEN Club journey. Find out how you could support children like Alex lnkd.in/e_fQNrYV

To all our families and friends celebrating

#childrensmentalhealthweek Our athletes had the opportunity to try out mindfulness and breathing exercises during a recent wellbeing day. We had a sound bath, which was a deeply relaxing sensory experience followed by #yoga!

31st January, how are those new year resolutions working out? Less sweets and chocolate? Better teeth cleaning? Perfect time to share our dental health session from last year where Dr. Charlie shared some top tips on how to clean out teeth in an effective and fun way! youtube.com/shorts/H1WAf...

Day 4 of @BigGive  where that #fridayfeeling is DOUBLED! Every pound donated is matched by @ChildhoodTrust to support more children with additional needs to be a part of KEEN Club & look forward to Saturdays as much as we do tinyurl.com/y7bcjubf #ChristmasChallenge

One week today, the magic begins with the Big Give where donations to KEEN London are doubled. #ChristmasChallenge #GivingTuesday

Happy 30th birthday @thenationallottery.bsky.social and #ThanksToYou lottery winner players for giving children with additional needs access to free 1:1 supported activities.