Our Impact in 2025
Together, we helped children go further — with more joy, more inclusion and more possibility than ever before.
466
families received personalised Sleep Advice
387
families borrowed specialist books and toys
122
families supported by the Innovation Centre
97
families supported by our Legal Rights Service
500,000
families accessed trusted guidance online
Our year at a glance
Standing beside families. Challenging broken systems. Opening new possibilities for children with brain conditions.
Changing Systems for Good
- 1,200+ parents shaped our Systems Generated Trauma report
- 900,000 children affected by continence failures highlighted
- National conversations sparked across health, education and social care
Inclusion & Community
- 2,537km inclusive relay across the UK from Glasgow to London in 33 days
- 15,000+ people carried the baton
- 40+ SEN schools visited
- One baton. One message: every child deserves to shine.
The Stories That Shaped Our Year
- Mabli & Liwsi — friendship, courage and joy.
- Dominique — calm, connection and discovery.
- Riley — confidence through better sleep.
- Ollie — freedom through adapted skating.
- Imogen — a decade of possibility.
Innovation & Design
- 20 years of helping children go further — up mountains, across waves, through skateparks and into new adventures — bringing joy, confidence and possibility every step of the way with bespoke CIC creations.
- MERU joined the Cerebra family, expanding our innovation with switch‑adapted toys and Bugzi powered mobility.
Research & Learning
- Cerebra Network — pioneering research improving understanding and support for children with complex conditions.
- Research — evidence shaping national conversations on trauma, continence and family experience.
- Webinars & Courses — expert learning for parents and professionals.
Foundations for the Year Ahead
- We listened deeply to families.
- We strengthened national influence.
- We expanded innovation through MERU.
- We invested in future fundraising with Thread.