It's our birthday!

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30 years!

 

We can’t believe it’s been 30 years since our founder Sally Bishop raised money for a powered wheelchair for a neighbour’s disabled son.

 

Since then we have provided hundreds of pieces of mobility equipment, provided thousands of training sessions and supported many young disabled adults into paid work. Find out more about history here.

 

Our 30th anniversary provides the ideal opportunity to say ‘thank you’ for your support over the years. Your time, generosity and support have allowed us to help disabled young people live more independent lives since 1992.

Since then, children and young people with disabilities and autism have been welcomed through our doors as part of their journey, finding a safe place to learn new skills, grow in confidence and meet new people.

We couldn’t do this without you. We would like to invite you to get involved during 2022 and join us in celebrating during our 30th anniversary year!

Tell us what you’re doing to commemorate #AFK30, to celebrate our work over the years. From charity walks, virtual challenges and coffee mornings, we want to share your efforts! Get in touch on social media, or register your event today!

Check out how our staff are celebrating this year!
  • afk 111
  • Group of corporate volunteers and AFK trainees
  • Young man talking to a female staff member
  • AFK staff and young people at Parallel London
  • Family wearing red AFK vests and medals at Parallel London finish line
  • my AFK Awards Night_03
  • a large group of people cheering and smiling in front of a winter background after finishing a marathon
  • Staff and trainees pose as a group
  • Woman and young man sitting at a table smiling
  • A young man with Down Syndrome with his managers, holding his work contract in an Itsu sushi resturant
  • my AFK Ambassadors Lucy and Dr Hannah Barham-Brown
  • Two people on a zipwire with the London Eye in the background
  • A muddy my AFK team pose for photo after the Rough Runner event
  • Group of people with my AFK tshirts in a room with a banner behind them
  • Trainee Neal at work in Waitrose
  • star cookie cutter
  • Young girl on a pink adapted trike in the garden
  • Young man seriving cake from a cafe counter
  • Smiling girl on an orange adapted trike
  • Teambuilding day for GES
  • Disabled girl climbing a net
  • parallel3

Ways to fundraise in our 30th year

  • Events! Check out our events and keep an eye out as there will be lots more great activities added during our 30th year!

 

  • Donate! As we emerge from a difficult couple of years, every penny really will make a real difference.

 

  • Fundraise! Explore the many ways that you can get involved and join us in celebrating 30 years of changing the lives of disabled young people.

So let’s celebrate this birthday together, and all that you have helped us achieve along the way!

 

Thank you and if you have any questions do get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Want to raise awareness of AFK’s anniversary year on social media?  Don’t forget to add #AFK30 to all your posts!

Pro bono graphic design by Constanza Ulmita Graphic Design. Keep an eye out for this design across our social media! Thank you for helping us celebrate our 30th anniversary!
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