AFK - Working With Disability

05/10/2026

Our AFK Autumn Raffle is now live!

Tickets cost £1, and you could win £500, £100 or £50. Enter before 9 October and you’ll also be included in an early bird draw to win one of five £20 M&S vouchers.

Every ticket helps disabled children and young people access the equipment and opportunities they need: www.raffleplayer.com/afk

The AFK Autumn Raffle helps raise essential funds to transform the lives of disabled and neurodiverse children and young people.

29/09/2026

Are you looking for a Halloween activity that fits somewhere between child-friendly and jump-scare horror? 🎃

Our next C.I.N.E.M.A. screening is The Nightmare Before Christmas:

Sunday 25th October
10:30am
ArtHouse, Crouch End

Aimed at tweens and teens, as well as the film they’ll find:

Spooky photo backdrops
An optional Costume Catwalk
Vegan Trick ‘o’ Treats

C.I.N.E.M.A. stands for Comfortable, Inclusive, Neuro-affirming Experiences Made for All and includes:

Sensory adjustments to sound, lighting and movement
Dedicated spaces to take a break, with film-themed activities
Lowered social expectations throughout the screening

This is a joint fundraiser with AFK and Paths Through Change, with all ticket sales going towards supporting local children’s charitable causes.

Book your tickets here:
https://tinyurl.com/ukdk557u

24/09/2026

Every young person deserves the chance to move forward with confidence, independence and choice.

Our 2025–26 Impact Report shows how AFK worked with disabled and neurodiverse children and young people this year to remove barriers and create opportunities.

In 2025–26, AFK supported 724 children and young people, including:

164 children and young people supported through specialist mobility equipment
Over 150 young people supported towards paid work, volunteering, confidence and independence
11 young people travel trained to independently attend school, college or work
8 young people supported to set up their own business

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.

Read the full report:

We are delighted to share our latest Impact Report for 2025-2026.

15/09/2026

For the first time in AFK’s 30-year history, two women will lead the charity.

Miriam Deakin has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees, with Katie Cavanagh appointed Chief Executive Officer. Both take up their roles with immediate effect.

Together, they will lead AFK’s work supporting disabled children and young people with specialist mobility equipment, and helping neurodivergent young people move into paid employment.

Read more: https://www.afkcharity.org/stories/afk-appoints-first-woman-leadership-duo

14/08/2026

Good luck Matt Coyne and Team Ivy! 💜🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Tomorrow, Ivy and her brilliant team are taking on the Superhero Series Triathlon to raise money for AFK.

Brogan, Acer and Tali will be supporting Ivy around the course as they tackle a 150m swim, 3km bike and 1km push or run together.
They’ve already raised an incredible £1,250 for AFK, helping us support more disabled children and young people with the equipment and opportunities they need.

We’ll be cheering you on every step, pedal and splash of the way! 💜
Support Team Ivy and help them raise even more for AFK 👇
https://www.justgiving.com/page/ivytri

Help Matt Coyne raise money to support AFK - Working With Disability

27/06/2026

AFK Beach is back for 2026! 🏐

This year, we’re switching it up with a new format, new locations and more chances to get your team on the sand.

We’re delighted to team up with and .uk to bring back our favourite summer fundraising event, helping us support disabled and neurodiverse children and young people.

We’re also winding back the clock with photos from AFK Beach 2023, a brilliant reminder of the teamwork, energy and summer spirit that makes this event so special.

AFK Charity Championships Day

🏐 Thursday 23 July, 10:00am to 5:00pm

SideOut Beach Volleyball Club, Leyton

London Bridge Evening Series

🏐 Friday 3 July, 5:30pm to 9:00pm
🏐 Friday 7 August, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
🏐 Friday 28 August, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Marlborough Sports Garden, near London Bridge

Bring your colleagues together for mixed 5-a-side beach volleyball, team building and a brilliant summer social with purpose.

Find out more and enter a team: afkcharity/beach

See you on the sand.

05/06/2026

🙏 Celebrating Our Amazing Employee Volunteers
This Volunteers Week, we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on our incredible employer partners who support AFK. We are super grateful for the time you put in to enabling disabled and neurodiverse young people to access your workplace, gain employment skills, and improve their confidence and independence. Thank you for everything you do. You make a real difference.