Weβve officially announced the final ever AGloha, taking place on 22nd October 2025 at Reign, London, and itβs set to be our brightest send-off yet!
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Empowering young lives, elevating families, and enriching futures after acquired brain injury ππ Support. Strength. Hope. #BrighterFutures -> https://linktr.ee/cbituk
Weβve officially announced the final ever AGloha, taking place on 22nd October 2025 at Reign, London, and itβs set to be our brightest send-off yet!
Find out more in our latest blog post π buff.ly/wDMsULS
βI just told you that!β Words like these can unintentionally hurt a child with ABI. Memory loss is a common, but hidden, effect of acquired brain injury. We help families + schools understand how memory challenges show up and provide strategies to support children with compassion and patience.
04.08.2025 15:04 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0π’ Weβre supporting a researcher whoβs nearing the end of their important project on childhood-acquired brain injury. Theyβre looking for participants to complete a short survey to help shape their findings.
03.08.2025 13:02 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0How are you feeling today?
Drop your word in the comments, whether itβs hopeful, tired, overwhelmed, or calm. This is a safe, non-judgmental space where all feelings are welcome. π¬
We see you, weβre with you, and weβre here to support, no matter what kind of day youβre having.
For young people living with an acquired brain injury, even small challenges can feel big. Our Brain Injury Info Card is a small but mighty tool that helps young people aged 11-18 navigate the world with greater confidence and understanding. Request your card here: buff.ly/vxDNsN4
01.08.2025 14:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Let the games begin! β
Join the CBIT Fantasy Premier League and take on supporters, friends, and football fans across the country in a season-long challenge. β½
Suggested Donation: Β£10 β all funds support CBITβs vital work π
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π League Code: nl95ul
Whether youβre looking to go solo, rally a team, or just want to try something new, weβve got events for all abilities. Come and join us for one of our exciting fundraisers and help make a life-changing difference.
π Explore whatβs coming up and book your place today:
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For many children affected by acquired brain injury, the smallest friendships can have the biggest impact. This International Day of Friendship, weβre celebrating those bonds.
To every friend, sibling, teacher, and CBIT Coordinator who makes a child feel accepted just as they are: thank you. π
Real-life heroes donβt come in a box. But your donation helps us send one. π When a child acquires a brain injury, our ABI Coordinators can be a true lifeline. They donβt come with pink packaging, but with compassion, knowledge, and unwavering support.
β¨Donate now: buff.ly/ZfEycRW
Every childβs journey with acquired brain injury is different; some may face challenges with memory, learning, or behaviour, while others might experience physical or emotional changes.
Together, we can navigate this journey, one step at a time. Because every child deserves the chance to thrive.
π£ Weβre thrilled to share this fantastic summer competition from our friends at Premex Group. Children are invited to design a brand new soft toy that could become the next must-have conference cuddly!
ποΈ Download the design template and get involved here: buff.ly/nBvVIM7
Entries close 29th August!
Are you a student or graduate who suffered a brain injury (or brain injury-related challenges) whilst studying at university? We would love to hear about your experience: we are working with Bolt Burdon Kemp to shine a light on this issue. Get in touch to find out more: cherylabrahams@bbkllp.co.uk.
27.07.2025 14:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We are so proud of Mark, who took on a 60-mile Ultra Walk in Gower, Wales, completing the challenge in 21 hours and 3 minutes! π
Inspired by Mark? Get in touch with us at fundraising@cbituk.org and see how you can get involved!
Yes, we know itβs Mayβ¦ but weβre already dreaming of jingling bells! Join us on for a fabulously festive Afternoon Tea β kindly hosted by our friends from HCC with welcome fizz sponsored by Rehabilitation for Independence and entertainment sponsored by Support for Independence: buff.ly/lC13z1W
26.07.2025 16:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0This National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, we stand with everyone facing invisible + stigmatised conditions. We honour the reality that for some ABI survivors, mental health challenges can become part of life after injury. Letβs build a world where no child is ever defined by a diagnosis.
25.07.2025 15:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Football fansβ¦ β½
weβve got a game-changer coming. β
Stay tuned. π
We had an incredible time at the Frenkel Topping Treasure Hunt yesterday, and thanks to your generosity, we raised an amazing Β£1,500!
Weβre so grateful to Exchange Chambers and 18 St John Street Chambers for their kind sponsorship and support.
π Next stop: Birmingham! Book now at: buff.ly/3MB6txs
πΈ Coffee Run Essentials: CBIT Edition
It might look like a regular coffee shop runβ¦ but for our ABI Coordinators, this is a toolkit of support on the go. Itβs compassion in motion. Itβs how we elevate families and enrich futures β one visit, one child, one good day at a time. π
Nicola Stanwix, Charities and Partnerships Team Leader, and Associate Solicitor at Serious Injury Law Limited, is taking the ultimate leap from 13,000ft to raise vital funds for families affected by childhood-acquired brain injury.
Watch Nicolaβs story and support her leap today: buff.ly/QMgmMet
βTogether we created moments of joy and connections. It was more than just a family event: itβs a reminder of the power of community, togetherness, and kindness.β β¨ A heartfelt thank you to our amazing friends at Molson Group, DSM, and SevernFest for giving our CBIT families such a memorable day out
23.07.2025 09:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0βA letter to the parent I was beforeβ¦β βοΈ
We walk beside parents through the shock, the questions, the rebuild: helping them find strength they didnβt know they had. π
To every parent on this path: You are doing an incredible job.
A huge thank you to Charley, who has just completed a 30-mile running challenge to support the Child Brain Injury Trust, raising a brilliant Β£740 so far! πβοΈπ
Charley, your determination and honesty are inspiring. π
Inspired by Charley? Visit buff.ly/jaKWDvd and find out how you can get involved!
Small Wins. Big Courage. π For children with acquired brain injuries, progress looks different.
π΄ Itβs learning to hold a fork again.
βοΈ Itβs writing your name for the first time in months.
π Itβs a shaky step. π A real smile. β A moment of connection.
We know just how big these small wins are.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Frenkel Topping Treasure Hunt last week in London. Together, we raised an incredible Β£1,500 in aid of the Child Brain Injury Trust.
Thereβs still time to join the fun in Manchester (24th July) and Birmingham (10th September). buff.ly/3MB6txs
π΄ Fatigue after an acquired brain injury isnβt just βtiredness.β Itβs a deep exhaustion that can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
Our ABI Coordinators work with families and schools to create tailored rest plans, activity pacing, and tools to manage energy levels. π§‘
βYou look fineβ is something children with ABI hear far too often.
Hidden disabilities are still disabilities, and they deserve understanding, patience and support. We empower families to advocate for what their child needs. Because invisible doesnβt mean imaginary. π
Weβve still got thrilling treasure hunts coming up in Manchester (24 July) and Birmingham (10 September). Expect clever clues, city exploration, and an incredible chance to support children with acquired brain injuries.
Sign up here: buff.ly/M8nnhW3
The day everything changed. For many families, this is the start of a journey filled with fear, confusion and unanswered questions. But they donβt have to walk it alone.
Weβre there from the very beginning: offering guidance, support and hope when it matters most. π
On 31st July, these four incredible professionals will skydive from 13,000ft to raise Β£25,000 for the Child Brain Injury Trust.
Their stories are powerful, and your support can turn this leap into a lasting impact.
Help those brave leaders create brighter futures and donate now π buff.ly/QMgmMet
Today is World Youth Skills Day: a global celebration of the creativity, resilience, and talents of young people. We help nurture skills through tailored support, empowering young people to thrive in school, at home, and in their communities. With you, every step of the way. π
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