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We've moved!
Thank you for your patience when office communications were down due to our recent move. We're now close to being unpacked, and gradually starting to learn where everything's stored. Our contact details (phone number, email and PO Box address) all remain the same - we look... read more »
Through Fresh Eyes
From my first steps on African soil my senses were bombarded with new sights and smells but you quickly notice there is a slower pace of people, writes new Wheels team member Graham Watts. It’s my first time in Africa and my first experience as... read more »
Uganda thoughts
Volunteer therapist, Gunn, writes: As always, I am touched by some of children I’ve seen and their tragic situations which, in many cases, could have been improved/avoided had they lived in the West. I am touched, too, by the gratitude of parents/carers when we are... read more »
"Absolutely fabulous... Can we come back next year please?"
This was a comment from one of the parents at our short break holiday for families with children on the autism spectrum. The team of volunteer helpers worked tirelessly to provide a full programme of activities for the children, their siblings and parents. This included... read more »
Annual Report
We’re grateful to everyone connected with Through the Roof for helping making a real difference to people’s lives. Thank you. Take a look at our annual report summary to learn what your prayers, hands-on activity, speaking... read more »
'The Happiest Moment of My Life' - the March 2013 Vital Link
The latest Vital Link newsletter (March to August) is now available. Follow this link to download the Spring 2013 Vital Link Newsletter PDF read more »
Supporting Families
We recently found this challenging article on the webpage of 'Children's Work' magazine. The author, Alice Buckley, who regularly blogs at www.playontheword.com writes about the experiences of families with children with additional needs in church. How does... read more »
Moldova – our next Integr8 team, September 2013
A team of volunteers is to be put together for a trip to take place from 23rd to 30th September 2013. Following the Integr8 team visit to Moldova in February 2012, charity Breadline has again invited us to... read more »
Haiti Aid Arrives
Almost exactly 3 years after the Haiti earthquake, our wheelchairs have arrived with our partners, Haiti Hospital Appeal. Reninca, the Director of Children and Disability work there told us, "I just wanted to let you know that the wheelchairs that you so generously have... read more »
Tales from Nyeri
Sue Pimentel took part in Wheels' 2012 distribution to Nyeri as an occupational therapist. Since returning, she's spoken at her church (St. Paul's, Barton) about her experiences, and, thanks to the power of the internet, you can listen to her talk and watch her... read more »