The impact we have

In South-West Surrey, over 9000 disabled children and young people (0-25) face barriers that limit their activities and keep families isolation.

f⁶it creates welcoming spaces where families connect, play and grow together.

In 2024-2025 f⁶it engaged over 270 families in and around Surrey, aiming to almost double this number by 2026.

FAMILY & FRIENDS are at the heart of what f⁶it is about!

agreed and strongly agreed that the whole family felt supported by f⁶it activities

94%

agreed and strongly agreed that it was possible for parents, siblings, carers and friends to get involved in activities

88%

agreed and strongly agreed that their child/young person felt connected with others and/or made new friends

82%

- 2024/2025 f⁶it end of year activity feedback

“…We love that the family and siblings can participate and encourage too. It is such a fabulous provision. It has so many benefits, confidence, health, stamina and group participation.”

- f⁶it parent -

“77% of disabled children and young people feel lonely”

- SENSE 2017 -
“65% of AN&D families feel isolated”

- Contact 2011 -

At f⁶it FUN isn’t an extra - it is essential

agreed and strongly agreed that their child/young person enjoyed the activities and had positive experiences

94%

At f⁶it we are breaking down these barriers and enabling disabled children and young people to be active.

Having fun together is extremely important, especially when parents are under pressure to observe routines, attend appointments and manage their child’s medical needs.

- 2024/2025 f⁶it end of year activity feedback

“The wheelchair multi-sport club is GREAT FUN! It builds self esteem and learning new skills that others take for granted.”

- f⁶it parent -

“Thank you for continuing to make a difference, and bring joy and hope to lots of little (and big!) lives”

- f⁶it parent -
“Having fun together is extremely important, especially when parents are under pressure to observe routines, attend appointments and manage their child’s medical needs. Parents told us: ‘Laughing and having fun together is the most important thing'”

- SENSE 2015 -
Parents told us: “Laughing and having fun together is the most important thing”

f⁶it open doors to FITNESS

agreed and strongly agreed that f⁶it activities helped their child/young person be and stay active

94%

agreed and strongly agreed that f⁶it activities helped their child/young person improve their overall physical abilities

77%

- 2024/2025 f⁶it end of year activity feedback

“Max talks about his football sessions every day and counts down to the next one. It’s so lovely to hear him chatting away excitedly with his brothers.”

- f⁶it parent -

FUNCTION & participation

agreed and strongly agreed that through f⁶it activities their child/young person was gaining more independence and/or skills

82%

agreed and strongly agreed that f⁶it gave their child/young person new opportunities

88%

agreed and strongly agreed that f⁶it activities helped their child build confidence and/or feel a sense of achievement

94%

- 2024/2025 f⁶it end of year activity feedback

“f⁶it is an amazing charity that has created so many opportunities for young people and their families. It creates a safe space where everyone is welcome and given the access to do activities that wouldn’t have been available for them before.”

- f⁶it volunteer -

FUTURE

At f⁶it, we’re building more than activities, we’re building brighter futures. By creating inclusive opportunities today, we’re helping children and young people grow in confidence, develop independence, and feel a true sense of belonging in their communities.

- 2024/2025 f⁶it end of year activity feedback

“Imagine a world where every AN&D CYP is welcomed and celebrated – where barriers are broken down and inclusion is the foundation of every community.”

– Anel, f⁶it Founder -

“Families with disabled children have the same hopes and dreams as other families. They want to see their children reach their full potential and enjoy time together as a family.”

- Contact 2011 -
"From birth you hear, your child may not be able to do this, or that, they will be behind, may not catch up. So when you find a charity like f⁶it that says, they CAN and they WILL achieve in all of the activities we offer, this is absolute GOLD for AN&D parents.

- f⁶it parent -

f⁶it INCLUSION

f⁶it aims to create a society where true inclusion is normalised, a place where children and young people with additional needs and disabilities are not segregated, but where they are able to participate in community sport and recreation alongside their family and friends, where they are fully accepted and belong.
f⁶it seeks to model true inclusion - enabling all children with disabilities and additional needs to participate in community activities alongside their family and friends.
f⁶it’s support is building valuable support networks where families with Children and Young People with Additional Needs & Disabilities can thrive together.

f⁶it THERAPY

f⁶it activities go beyond sport, they support each child’s development in a meaningful, holistic way. Through fun, movement, and connection, children build skills, confidence, and wellbeing, supporting their physical and emotional development every step of the way.

“Knowing there's a specialist there means I don't have to worry about his safety, it give me real peace of mind. This is far more than just a swim, it's half an hour where George feels free, comfortable and independent - and where we feel properly supported"”

– f⁶it parent -

"These funded session are not just a lifeline - they are a source of joy, connection, therapy and dignity. They allow Max to experience freedom of movement."

- f⁶it parent -
"For George, the pool is one of the few places where his body and mind can fully relax. For his family, it's a reminder that with the right support, he can access the meaningful, joyful activities every young person deserves."

- f⁶it parent -

CanChild developed the "F-words" in child disability

- Function, Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends and Future -

to promote a holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy and development. These concepts shift focus from fixing impairments to improving quality of life, allowing families to set meaningful goals and engage in collaborative care

The impact we have

In South-West Surrey, over 9000 disabled children and young people (0-25) face barriers that limit their activities and keep families isolation.

f⁶it creates welcoming spaces where families connect, play and grow together.

In 2024-2025 f⁶it engaged over 270 families in and around Surrey, aiming to almost double this number by 2026.

FAMILY & FRIENDS are at the heart of what f⁶it is about!

agreed and strongly agreed that the whole family felt supported by f⁶it activities

94%

agreed and strongly agreed that it was possible for parents, siblings, carers and friends to get involved in activities

88%

agreed and strongly agreed that their child/young person felt connected with others and/or made new friends

82%

“…We love that the family and siblings can participate and encourage too. It is such a fabulous provision. It has so many benefits, confidence, health, stamina and group participation.”

- f⁶it parent -

“77% of disabled children and young people feel lonely”

“65% of AN&D families feel isolated”

At f⁶it FUN isn’t an extra - it is essential

agreed and strongly agreed that their child/young person enjoyed the activities and had positive experiences

94%

At f⁶it we are breaking down these barriers and enabling disabled children and young people to be active.

Having fun together is extremely important, especially when parents are under pressure to observe routines, attend appointments and manage their child’s medical needs.

“The wheelchair multi-sport club is GREAT FUN! It builds self esteem and learning new skills that others take for granted.”

- f⁶it parent -

“Thank you for continuing to make a difference, and bring joy and hope to lots of little (and big!) lives”

“Having fun together is extremely important, especially when parents are under pressure to observe routines, attend appointments and manage their child’s medical needs. Parents told us: ‘Laughing and having fun together is the most important thing'”

Parents told us: “Laughing and having fun together is the most important thing”

f⁶it open doors to FITNESS

agreed and strongly agreed that f⁶it activities helped their child/young person be and stay active

94%

agreed and strongly agreed that f⁶it activities helped their child/young person improve their overall physical abilities

77%

“Max talks about his football sessions every day and counts down to the next one. It’s so lovely to hear him chatting away excitedly with his brothers.”

- f⁶it parent -

“27% of disabled children in Surrey are less active than peers & only 3% meet recommended levels of physical activity”

FUNCTION & participation

agreed and strongly agreed that through f⁶it activities their child/young person was gaining more independence and/or skills

82%

agreed and strongly agreed that f⁶it gave their child/young person new opportunities

88%

agreed and strongly agreed that f⁶it activities helped their child build confidence and/or feel a sense of achievement

94%

“f⁶it is an amazing charity that has created so many opportunities for young people and their families. It creates a safe space where everyone is welcome and given the access to do activities that wouldn’t have been available for them before.”

- f⁶it volunteer -

“Studies have also found that children with disabilities experience significant reduced participation in play and leisure in general and are at risk for health and social difficulties as a result."

FUTURE

At f⁶it, we’re building more than activities, we’re building brighter futures. By creating inclusive opportunities today, we’re helping children and young people grow in confidence, develop independence, and feel a true sense of belonging in their communities.

“Imagine a world where every AN&D CYP is welcomed and celebrated – where barriers are broken down and inclusion is the foundation of every community.”

“Families with disabled children have the same hopes and dreams as other families. They want to see their children reach their full potential and enjoy time together as a family.”

"From birth you hear, your child may not be able to do this, or that, they will be behind, may not catch up. So when you find a charity like f⁶it that says, they CAN and they WILL achieve in all of the activities we offer, this is absolute GOLD for AN&D parents.

f⁶it INCLUSION

f⁶it seeks to model true inclusion - enabling all children with disabilities and additional needs to participate in community activities alongside their family and friends.

f⁶it’s support is building valuable support networks where families with Children and Young People with Additional Needs & Disabilities can thrive together.

“Every child deserves the chance to play, move and belong. Yet only one in four disabled children report being fully included in school sport and physical activity.”

f⁶it THERAPY

f⁶it activities go beyond sport, they support each child’s development in a meaningful, holistic way. Through fun, movement, and connection, children build skills, confidence, and wellbeing, supporting their physical and emotional development every step of the way.

“Knowing there's a specialist there means I don't have to worry about his safety, it give me real peace of mind. This is far more than just a swim, it's half an hour where George feels free, comfortable and independent - and where we feel properly supported"”

"These funded session are not just a lifeline - they are a source of joy, connection, therapy and dignity. They allow Max to experience freedom of movement."

"For George, the pool is one of the few places where his body and mind can fully relax. For his family, it's a reminder that with the right support, he can access the meaningful, joyful activities every young person deserves."

CanChild developed the "F-words" in child disability

- Function, Family, Fitness, Fun, Friends and Future -

to promote a holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy and development. These concepts shift focus from fixing impairments to improving quality of life, allowing families to set meaningful goals and engage in collaborative care

- www.canchild.ca -

Our 2025 Impact Report

f⁶it encourages the whole family to join in and have fun together with family and friends

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