Disabled children’s charity wins award

A Lancashire based charity has been recognised for its vital work with its third award in a matter of months.

Unique Kidz and Co provides specialist services for disabled children, young people and their families, including after school and holiday childcare. The charity was the first in Lancashire to offer after school and holiday childcare specifically for disabled children and has grown rapidly since it was formed by friends Jane Halpin and Denise Armer, who both have children with special needs. It now provides services to over 130 children.

Co-founder Jane Halpin said: “We are delighted and honoured to have won this award which recognises the valuable and varied work undertaken by fantastic social enterprises across the region. Winning the small social enterprise award really means so much to us, the staff and the children and parents we provide services for.”