young boy

Riley's story

The family have been supported at Charlton Farm

Riley Roberts from Shepton Mallet was just 6-years-old when he died from a rare brain tumour in November 2012. Riley was first diagnosed when he was just 5...
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Richard

Meet Richard

Richard tells us about his role at CHSW and what he enjoys...

Tell us about your job working in care? What’s your typical day/week? What is a typical day?! I normally work 9-5 (not always though) and each day starts with a...
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Volunteer underneath inflatable race finish line

Meet Martin, volunteer at our Brixham shop

Martin tells us about his role volunteering with Children's...

Tell us about your volunteering at CHSW? What’s your typical day/week? I currently volunteer 1 day a week in the Brixham Shop, which is usually a 9 ½ hour day...
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Ross on Tower Bridge

Ross' 3 hour marathon raises thousands

Ross tells us about his London Marathon experience, and what...

How was your Marathon experience, and how do you feel knowing you’ve taken part in one of the best marathons in the world? The London Marathon was an incredible...
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girl in wheelchair

Josselin's Story

Josselin has been supported by CHSW since she was 20 months...

It is a moment that every expectant mother can’t wait to enjoy – a first cuddle with their newborn baby. But for mum of 3 Karen Tilley, that moment of joy...
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Reuben with his sister and the sibling support team

Reuben's Story

Reuben’s mum Emma tells us about her son and what it was...

“Reuben was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called bilateral polymicrogyria. He was 13 months old when we first found out. His condition has caused 4...
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