About Us

Through the Roof is a registered charity that exists to Transform lives through Jesus with disabled people.

The charity’s name comes from the Bible account where some men break through the roof to help their disabled friend meet Jesus (Luke 5). We recognise that every person is made in the image of God and has inherent value and worth, which includes people who have personal experience of disability.

There are over 1 billion disabled people living in the world today, and over 16 million in the UK (25% of the population). Statistics show that globally a disabled person is more likely to live in poverty and isolation and to be a victim of crime and discrimination. They are less likely to be in employment and have less access to education, transport, appropriate housing and the internet (Office of Disability Issues). The cost of bringing up a disabled child is three times greater than bringing up a non-disabled child (Scope).

Many of our dedicated trustees, staff team, volunteers and donors have personal experience of disability and seek to make a positive difference to the lives of disabled people and their families by:

Providing life-changing opportunities for disabled people

Equipping the Christian community to fully involve disabled people

We achieve these aims by delivering three activity programmes:

International Mission

We transform lives through two interconnected programmes.

Wheels for the World restores mobility and independence through the gift of a wheelchair, while International

International Roofbreakers equip churches and communities to break down barriers and champion disability inclusion across Africa and Asia.

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Church Disability Inclusion

Every church needs a Roofbreaker! Find out how we can support you and your church in the UK with free training, events and resources.

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Together Groups and Retreats

Our accessible retreats and online groups offer times of fellowship in an atmosphere of joy and togetherness with Jesus at the centre.

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Through the Roof is part of the Churches for All network. Follow this link to find out more about CFA.