# ASSOCIATION OF WHEELCHAIR CHILDREN

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1057894
- **Other names:** (SEE ALSO 803629), AWC, GO KIDS GO
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Sept. 5, 1996
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1057894


## Contact

- **Address:** 90 Wilbert Lane, BEVERLEY
- **Postcode:** HU17 0AL
- **Phone:** 01482887163
- **Email:** roy@go-kids-go.org.uk
- **Website:** www.go-kids-go.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 18 SUFFERING FROM RESTRICTED OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY TO AMELIORATE THE EFFECT OF THEIR CONDITION IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL ABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

**Activities:** To equip young wheelchair users with the skills to help them reach their full potential and increase their confidence as well as providing ongoing support and advice for them and their families/carers. Our free, UK wide, workshops combine vital skills training with fun, games and social interaction for the whole family. We can also give guidance on the best chair to suit each individual's needs.

**Area of benefit:** NATIONAL




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Ireland
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £113168 | £124350 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £156753 | £156534 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £139074 | £153444 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £128048 | £145892 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £184867 | £144464 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **JIM MILLER WHITFIELD** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 30, 2013
- JACKIE HARDMAN — appointed July 19, 2013
- JOHN GOWIE — appointed Sept. 28, 2011
- MICHAEL MCGARVEY — appointed Sept. 28, 2011
- WILLIAM GEORGE WATTS — appointed April 23, 2018