Help make Christmas magical for local children with disabilities
At The Dorset Children’s Foundation, Christmas isn’t just about presents — it’s about creating moments of joy, inclusion, and love for every child and family we support.
This year, we’ll be hosting eight magical Christmas parties so that every child, no matter their ability, can experience the wonder of the season in a way that’s right for them. There’ll be gifts, food, music, laughter, and entertainment all carefully tailored so each child feels truly special and included.
Many of our children can’t enjoy toys in the same way as others — but with your help, we can give them something even more precious: magical experiences and lasting memories.
Please give what you can and help us bring a little extra magic, laughter, and love this Christmas.
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If you would like to sponsor a Christmas party at a cost of £250 please contact: Adrienne@thedcf.org
The Dorset Children’s Foundation is an independent local charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with disabilities living within our community.
We provide a disability equipment lending service, medical expenses and therapies not provided by statutory services. We also offer Accessible For All, a growing range of sports and play opportunities.
We Care, Counsel, Represent, Educate. We offer counselling, fund a range of support and family groups and run pre-school sessions. We offer advocacy and peer-to-peer advice, disability workshops and campaign for a more inclusive future.
Our charity sales and corporate sponsorship cover all of the overheads, so 100% of donations benefit our children.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
We really appreciate any help you can give us. Here’s a few ideas on how you may be able to support us in some way.Together we can make a difference.
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WHAT WE DO
We aim to provide children and their families with a wide range of support including accessible activities, disability equipment, therapies, support groups and counselling.Learn more
"The Dorset Children's Foundation is what a charity should be! You say you are 'Big enough to make a difference, small enough to care' and this is exactly what you are. It is a breath of fresh air to find people who are so focused on the children, so passionate about making a difference and so willing to help families for who life can be really quite challenging. "
"We have been overwhelmed with the support and genuine care DCF have shown our beautiful little boy. You are phenomenal people with a growing goal that goes above and beyond what we ever could have expected. "
Together we can change their future.
100% of your donation goes to enhance the lives of the children we support.
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The Dorset Children’s Foundation is proud to partner with Slater and Gordon, whose support is helping us expand our reach and strengthen the vital services we provide to children with disabilities and their families across Dorset.
As part of this partnership, Slater and Gordon fund two part-time support workers within our Little Stars early years and outreach service in Bournemouth and Poole. Both employees are parents of disabled children, bringing invaluable lived experience and compassion to their roles.
Beyond funding, the firm also contributes valuable expertise by delivering legal education sessions for our team and hosting legal clinics for families, empowering them with a better understanding of their rights and available support.
This partnership reflects our shared commitment to community impact, equality, and practical support for those who need it most. Together, we’re helping to create brighter futures for children with disabilities across Dorset.
If you require any legal support, feel free to contact Tim Blackwell Tim.Blackwell@slatergordon.uk.
If you would like to sponsor a Christmas party at a cost of £250 please contact: Adrienne@thedcf.org
