About us.
We’re a parent-led charity centre for children with additional needs in and around Wokingham, offering activities, support and therapies. Based in Wokingham, our groundbreaking centre ‘Our house’ is a haven for both disabled children and their families.
Where we’ve been
Queen’s award for voluntary service, 2016
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities.
Sue Ryder Woman of Achievement award, 2016
Our CEO won the prestigious Woman of Achievement award, celebrating incredible women from across the UK.
Pride of Britain Award – winner for Meridian West, 2015
The Pride of Britain awards honour British people who have acted bravely or extraordinarily in challenging situations.
Parliamentary Leadership Podcast, 2020
We were selected to contribute to the parlimentary leadership podcast in 2020.
She Magazine – Juggler of the Year, 2010
Our CEO won the coveted Juggler of the year award in 2010.
Finalist for Businesswomen of the Year Award, 2015
Our CEO was a finalist for Businesswoman of the year, with Outstanding Contribution.
Parliamentary Review Contributor, 2019
We were selected as a contributor to the 2019 Parliamentary Review.
Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it, here’s what some of the parents who visit us said
“…Our House is a very warm, welcoming, relaxing environment where all of our family feel happy. The Saturday Club is a time we look forward to each month, as we know all of our children will be entertained and happy and we can share with other families facing similar challenges. There is nothing else like Our House locally. If it didn’t exist, I wouldn’t have the network of support that I do today…”
–HARRY’S MUM
“… We’re so lucky to have a facility like this available to us in the local area. Knowing that we can just come along and not have to worry about whether changing facilities will be suitable and relax knowing most of those around us are in the same boat is a huge comfort and invaluable….”
–LUCY’S MUM
An extra special thanks to…
Our kind supporters. We really couldn’t do it without you. We are so grateful to all of those businesses and individuals who help us. Over the years we have had great support from people of all ages, including sponsored cycle rides and long distance outdoor swims to barbecues, golf days, raffles, race nights and graffiti work. We have also been awarded a number of grants from local groups and received wonderful donations from local businesses and their employees.
Flynn Pharma Ltd
Interserve
St James’s Place Foundation
Tile & Bathroom Place, Twyford
Stan Hetherington
Stan Hetherington
The Painting Partnership Ltd
Purple Patch Running
Stokes Farm, Wokingham
Regatta for the Disabled
D Melck
Waverley School
Cook Curry Club
Bird in Hand Country Inn
Twyford Christmas Fayre
Solidity
Ellis Furniture
Chris Jones, Tesco Reading Distribution Centre
James Britton Ceramics
Gavin Cook, G P Cook Plastering
Mathew Holmes, Ken Costello, Tim Charlesworth, Jasper Holmes & Andre Compton
Francesca Martinez and Annette Drake
Boehringer Ingelheim
Nirvana Spa
Tesco Twyford
Wokingham Lions
Windsor Forest Unicorn Club
Wokingham Borough Mayor’s Charity 2013-4
Wokingham Masons
Barnados High Close School
Sand Martins Golf Club
The Real Business Club
Maidenhead Masons
Hare Hatch Sheetplands
Torpoint Lions
Berkshire Masonic Charity
Rak Ceramics
Bathroom Origins
Astro Lighting
Gerry Jones & Sarah Johnson, G T Jones Plumbing
Guy & Keith, J W & P G Builders
Jacob, J B M Decorating Services
Waitrose Wokingham
Kualo
Brayborne Cleaning
David Wilson Homes
Newbold Church
Clifton Ingram
Twyford Village Partnership
Henderson Charitable Trust
Koubou Interiors, Crowthorne
Brewin Dolphin
Haringtons Hairdressing
Wokingham Bikeathon
Voluntary Action Wokingham
The Piggott School
Mabey
Stephenson Family Trust
Craft Ceramics
S B H Radiators
Go Electrical Wholesalers
TradeMark Windows
Mark O’Neill, Sterling Electrical Installations
ChromeDaisy Web Services
Paul’s Trust
Perforce