Pedal Power & Purpose: Skylarks Summer Cycle Challenge Raising £65,000!
June 30, 2025
This summer, the wheels are spinning, the miles are ticking by and the generosity of our community is on full display. Through the incredible efforts of three school partners and our dedicated cycle volunteers, we’re proud to share that an astounding £65,000 has been raised so far for Skylarks Charity and partnering schools - all powered by pedals and purpose!
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Something special is coming to Hounslow
May 27, 2025
Skylarks Charity is creating a new space in Hounslow for children with additional needs and their families.
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Career Coaching Programme - Spread Your Wings For Young People
April 28, 2025
We're pleased to share news about our careers coaching programme, Spread Your Wings.
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Spread Your Wings: Empowering Neurodivergent Young People for the Future
March 21, 2025
Celebrating Neurodiversity with Our 2025 Spread Your Wings Programme
As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Skylarks is proud to announce the launch 2025 Spread Your Wings college programme - a transformative initiative designed to support young people with additional needs on their career journeys.
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Skylarks awarded Most Outstanding Charity
March 13, 2025
Skylarks awarded Most Outstanding Charity at Extraordinary Achievers Awards 2025
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Activities and News from other organisations
February 7, 2025
Get the latest info and updates from other organisations.
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Skylarks Charity named finalist for two British Diversity Awards 2025
January 13, 2025
National charity, Skylarks, based in southwest London has been named a finalist in two categories for the prestigious British Diversity Awards 2025. The charity is shortlisted for Charity of the Year, sponsored by Legal and General and Diversity in Tech (Specific to Disability), sponsored by BT Group, in recognition of its exceptional support for children and young people with additional needs and their families.
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Skylarks Surrey 3 Peaks Walk - Sat 5th April 2025
January 3, 2025
Surrey 3 Peaks Fundraising Walk - Sat 5th April 2025
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Skylarks Skydive - Sat 15th March 2025
January 3, 2025
Saturday 15th March 2025 - Skylarks Sky Dive
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We're recruiting - SEND Employee Trainers
January 2, 2025
A fabulous opportunity to join our team at Skylarks as our new SEND Careers Adviser
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A Year to Remember - 2024
December 18, 2024
A summary of Skylarks community over 2024
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Skylarks Charity joins Big Give Campaign to double donations for children with additional needs
November 27, 2024
Skylarks Charity has been selected as one of the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge campaign partners.
This means any donations made to Skylarks between the 3rd and 10th of December, will be matched which means double the impact of every contribution.
Skylarks aims to raise an ambitious £80,000 through this campaign, enabling the charity to alleviate the challenges faced by families with children who have additional needs.
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Santa 5k Run 2024
November 22, 2024
Santa 5K Run in Richmond Park - Sun 8th Dec 2024
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Osteopaths needed to volunteer with children with disabilities
November 21, 2024
Paediatric osteopaths needed on Tuesday afternoons in term time
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Fiery fundraiser raises £4,500 towards Skylarks’ new Hounslow centre
November 19, 2024
This weekend (Saturday 16 November), Skylarks Charity held its first-ever Firewalk event in Hounslow, where an incredible group of supporters braved burning coals and embers to raise money for the charity.
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Dare to Walk on Fire with Skylarks this November!
November 13, 2024
Charity Fundraising Firewalk - Sat 16th Nov, 3pm - Skylarks Hounslow (103 Inwood Road, Hounslow, TW3 1XA).
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Motability Lifestyle Magazine cover Skylarks stars Noah and Sakina
November 1, 2024
Proudly representing Skylarks Charity, Noah and Sakina are featured on the cover of November's Motability Lifestyle Magazine.
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Skylarks’ Managing Director Aaron Guiver to judge at Great British Care Awards
October 10, 2024
We’re excited to share that Aaron Guiver, Managing Director of Skylarks, has been selected to join the judging panel for the 2024 Great British Care Awards.
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Skylarks Charity announced as finalist for national award
September 30, 2024
Skylarks have been announced as finalists for the National Children and Young People Awards 2024.
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Currie Motors Support our Pedals and Tracks!
September 13, 2024
We want to thank Currie Motor Group for continuing to support and who have generously donated to Skylarks. This vital funding supports two key initiatives—the All Aboard project and the Pedal Project.
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SEND Education Advice Service Re-launch event
September 11, 2024
We are relaunching our SEND Education Advice Service at Skylarks on Friday 20th September. Parents and professionals are all welcome!
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Callout for Volunteers: Join Us in Running 'Girls Connect'
September 11, 2024
We're excited to announce that we are looking for two to three volunteers to help manage and support the 'Girls Connect' private members' group.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team, take on a more active role in our community and meet like-minded people.
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Voices like Katie’s highlight the urgent need for a SEND system that listens and responds
September 10, 2024
In a live edition of BBC Woman's Hour, the programme explored how children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are supported across the UK, revealing a broken system that has led to a crisis for many families.
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Skylarks Charity named finalist at European Diversity Awards 2024
September 9, 2024
Skylarks Charity named finalist alongside Colgate-Palmolive and Centrica at European Diversity Awards 2024
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Skylarks Charity receives prestigious award for the "Best Disabled Children's Support Charity"
September 1, 2024
Skylarks Charity receives prestigious award for the "Best Disabled Children's Support Charity" at the UK Social Inclusion Excellence Awards
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Skylarks in Enthuse newsletter spotlight
August 13, 2024
Skylarks in Enthuse newsletter spotlight
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The shocking scale of SEND crisis across the country
July 26, 2024
ITV research reveals the shocking scale of SEND crisis across the country.
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Skylarks celebrates Ollie Watkins' support, on and off the pitch
July 11, 2024
Following England’s exciting 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, securing their spot in the Euro 2024 final, Skylarks highlights the kindness of Aston Villa hero Ollie Watkins. Skylarks charity supports young people with additional needs and deeply values Watkins' contributions off the pitch.
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London to Paris cycle challenge raises £36,000 for Skylarks and local schools
July 3, 2024
A group of 40 parents, friends, teachers, and staff from Barnes Primary School, Holy Trinity CofE School in Richmond, and Skylarks Charity completed a challenging two-day 300 km cycling journey from London to Paris (over the weekend of 28-30 June).
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Skylarks mentor makes final of The Piano
June 3, 2024
Good luck to Michael Howell in the finals of the hit Channel 4 series; ‘The Piano.’
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Thank you to Currie Motors
May 22, 2024
All the fun of the Fair on Richmond Green
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Every day is "Take your son and daughter to work day" at Skylarks
April 25, 2024
Today is take your son and daughter to work day. At Skylarks, we always focus on our children and helping the next generation into employment.
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Counsellors needed for Off The Record
March 28, 2024
Opportunity for a professional counsellor to work with children with additional needs
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We are looking for new Trustees for our Board of Directors
February 7, 2024
Your opportunity to guide and contribute to an award-winning organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of local children with additional needs and their families.
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We are recruiting Employability Trainers
October 12, 2023
Could you deliver employability workshops to young people with SEND?
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Record-breaking return of the Richmond May Ball on Richmond Green, raising over £100,000 to support local charities
May 18, 2023
The Richmond May Ball returned to the green after a three-year break. Skylarks and Homestart Richmond staff and volunteers enjoyed a memorable night for the charities as joint beneficiaries.
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General information on other organisations
April 27, 2023
Find out more about other organisations including support groups and resources for parents and carers.
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Skylarks partners with new charity Neurodiversity in Business
September 27, 2022
Skylarks are pleased to announce our partnership with new fast growing charity Neurodiversity in Business.
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We've been shortlisted!
September 20, 2022
Skylarks are immensely proud and grateful to have been nominated for the Children and Young People's Care Awards 2022.
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A big thank you to Stowe Family Law Richmond
March 21, 2022
Skylarks is incredibly grateful to Stowe Family Law Richmond for their recent donation of £250. Support such as this from local businesses is so important to Skylarks and makes a big difference to our work supporting children with additional needs and disabilities, along with their families.
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Go the extra mile for Skylarks this year
February 14, 2022
This year we have lots of opportunities for you to get involved with fundraising, are you up for the challenge?
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GLAMOROUS EVENTS!
February 14, 2022
Volunteers wanted! Could you help at some evening events? Skylarks is kindly invited to fundraise at awards events run by our corporate partner, Haymarket Media.
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Highlights from this year
December 8, 2021
A look back at the last year including some of our highlights
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Managing Director of Skylarks elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
November 8, 2021
Aaron Guiver, Managing Director of Skylarks, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, known more formally as the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA).
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Skylarks Scoops Up a Win at the National Diversity Awards
September 20, 2021
Skylarks is honoured to be awarded the Community Organisation for Age at the National Diversity Awards 2020.
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Superforce 15
July 26, 2021
Meet our Superforce 15! Three remarkable young people are fundraising for Skylarks' 15th birthday and you can help them on their mission.
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Skylarks Comic #4 - Meet the Volunteers
June 1, 2021
Meet our new recruits to our Skylarks Supers our Volunteers. Celebrating volunteers week 2021
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Skylarks awarded Social Care Award 2021
April 29, 2021
Skylarks Wins Best Additional Needs Support NPO in South West London at the GHP Social Care Awards - 2021
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Welcoming our new Managing Director
January 11, 2021
Skylarks has moved to appoint its first Managing Director at the charity.
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Skylarks - A Christmas Carol
December 15, 2020
Our Supers bid farewell to 2020 and teach that nasty CV villain a thing or two about what Christmas is really all about
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SEND Advice Service - Workshops for parents
November 19, 2020
At Skylarks we aim to relieve the stress that parent-carers are under by giving them the tools they need to advocate for their child. We are pleased to be able to announce a new service for our families.
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Skylarks Shortlisted For An Award!
November 11, 2020
Skylarks is very proud to be recognised as one of the Top 4 Community Organisations at the BAPS Awards 2020.
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In Memory of Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons)
October 20, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our founders daughter, Madissa Asgari, who died unexpectedly on Friday 16th October.
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Where to get help - emergency contacts in time of crisis
August 22, 2020
Where to get help - emergency contacts in time of crisis
Helplines, phone numbers, text services and apps that you can use in a time of crisis
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Craft activities to do with your child(ren)
July 30, 2020
Susie's Cooped Up Craft Corner
All Susie's ideas for arts and crafts activities from our weekly newsletters are gathered together in one place here.
Lots of ideas for activities for you and your children to do during lockdown
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Information on other organisations Summer 2020
July 29, 2020
We have gathered together lots of things that are going on locally over the summer for children with additional needs and disabilities.
We hope you will find this summary useful.
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Virtual thank you party - Through the Skylarks Keyhole
July 12, 2020
We were pleased to be able to entertain our volunteers at our virtual thank you party with this videoed team game.
And now we would like to offer you the opportunity to go Through the Skylarks Keyhole too!
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LGSCO report on audit of SEND services in Richmond and Kingston
June 28, 2020
The LGSCO Audit Report is now in the public domain and was the front page of the Richmond and Twickenham Times on Friday
The audit was discussed at the council’s Education and Children's Services Committee on 24th June
Richmond Council has published a statement.
Richmond Parent Carers Forum has published their response.
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Fundraising ideas and news during lockdown
May 28, 2020
A selection of fundraising news items from our weekly e-newsletters all gathered together in one place.
Read on for news on how we have been fundraising during lockdown and for new ideas on future fundraising.
Can you help us? You will also find some ideas of fundraising events that you could easily do from home.
Skylarks is extremely grateful for all support, from families, local organisations and charities, schools, churches, PTA's, our corporate partners and many others.
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Self-care techniques and tips to use during lockdown
May 22, 2020
As parents of children with additional needs and disabilities, we rarely have time for ourselves or put our needs first. However, all parents need a little bit of time for themselves, otherwise we cannot keep on giving. You cannot pour from an empty vessel!
So our therapists at Skylarks have put together some suggestions of how to give yourself a little breathing space, either when things seem overwhelming or as a regular preventative measure.
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Safeguarding at Skylarks and beyond
May 18, 2020
Safeguarding and child protection at Skylarks. How to keep your child safe online.
We updated our Safeguarding Policy to reflect the way we operated during the Coronavirus closure.
We have also included tips and guidelines for helping to keep your child safe onine.
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Haymarket raises £70k for charity partner Skylarks
May 10, 2020
Haymarket Media Group today announced they have raised over £70,000 for their charity partner, Skylarks.
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Skylarks Superheroes Come To The Rescue
April 12, 2020
Prentis Rollins creates new Skylarks Superheroes in our first ever comic strip addition against the evil CV-19.
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Skylarks nominated for a National Diversity Award
February 25, 2020
Vote for Skylarks; https://nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/nominate/27233/
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Countryfile Live
February 2, 2020
Children from Skylarks (or Me too & Co as we were then) say "thank you" to viewers of Countryfile who raised money for BBC Children in Need
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Haymarket dedicated to supporting Skylarks
May 1, 2019
Haymarket Media (UK) and Twickenham-based charity partner Skylarks today officially announced their partnership, as part of Haymarket’s CSR programme.
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Skylarks Awarded Queens Award
June 15, 2018
Skylarks praised its volunteers after receiving the Queens Award for Voluntary Service.
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