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Rainbow Hub, the Mawdesley based charity supporting and improving the lives of children and young people with physical and neurological disabilities, has received a £50,000 grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation.
Kat Nelson, Head of Fundraising and Marketing, Rainbow Hub, said, ““We would like to thank the Garfield Weston Foundation from the bottom of our hearts for this incredible grant. Every penny truly counts, and this generous support will make a real difference to the children and families who rely on our therapy services”
She continued, “Rainbow Hub is a unique and inspirational charity. Our specialist services not only enhance children’s physical abilities but also improve their overall well-being and quality of life. By providing the support that we do, we empower families, reduce isolation, and create a strong community of individuals who share similar challenges, fears and aspirations.”
Rainbow Hub first opened in 2001, supporting a small group of local children. Since then, the charity has grown year by year in response to increasing demand, ensuring that children with disabilities have access to life-changing support. The charity bridges the gap in services, empowering children and young people with neurological conditions and movement disorders to develop, thrive, and actively participate in everyday life.
At the heart of Rainbow Hub services is Conductive Education – a highly specialised teaching approach designed to help the children and young people with neurological and motor disorders gain greater independence. Conductive Education uses repetitive physical learning programmes – including lying, sitting and where appropriate standing and walking activities. Each of these programmes incorporate rhythm, song and phrases which are essential for forming and strengthening neural pathways in the brain, enabling meaningful movements.
By practicing specific movements—such as sitting, standing, or walking — over and over again, the brain reinforces the connections between neurons (nerve cells) that control movement. Being more in control of movements then enables individuals to actively participate in or fulfil daily tasks, such as dressing, eating and personal hygiene, reducing their reliance on others and improving their quality of life.
“The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family founded grant-maker that gives money to support charities across the UK. The Foundation supports charities operating in a wide variety of sectors that make a positive difference within their communities. The Foundation was established by W. Garfield Weston in 1958, through an endowment of shares in Wittington Investments – which holds a majority stake in Associated British Foods. This successful business model exists to this day. Each year the sum the Foundation has given away has grown: in the most recent financial year 2024-2025 the Foundation gave away almost £130 million to 2,967 charities. Since its establishment, the Foundation has generated funds of nearly £1.7 billion, which have been donated to UK charities.”
