News
Stephi's Blog - Wheels distribution day 6
We really appreciate Stephi's blogging, bringing us all the news from Nakuru Kenya each day. Here Stephi tells us about some of the disabled people the team helped. Stephi writes: Went to the Catholic centre for 8.30 as usual. Then Alexa and I... read more »
New Arrival...
Congratulations to the Wood Family! Tim (our CEO) and wife Lynne are celebrating the safe arrival of their fifth child, Hannah Joy, born on Tuesday 6th Sept, weighing 8lb 1oz. Lynne... read more »
Videos from Uganda
Here are a few videos from our April 2011 distribution to Uganda. Below the videos, you can find a few more details about the interviewees. First up, Henry talks about what having a wheelchair means to him... Next, Joan, another recipient, talks about... read more »
One Year to Go
The world’s third largest sporting event – the Paralympics – is now only one year away from coming to the UK. The event will shine the spotlight on disabled people and give our churches an unprecedented opportunity to demonstrate God’s inclusive heart. ... read more »
Our Weakness and God's Strength: Disability Ministry in the Local Church
We have come across a useful blog by John Knight – staff member with John Piper’s ministry, Desiring God. John writes from the perspective of a parent... read more »
Unloading Wheelchairs in Nakuru
A shipment of wheelchairs for a future distribution has just arrived in Nakuru, Kenya. Below, you can find a gallery of photos taken during the unloading at the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru's grounds. It's not a part of the Wheels journey we... read more »
Fiona on Bible Reflections
Fiona Maccabe, one of our trustees, has an article - 'Beyond Political Correctness - letting God reshape our attitudes to disability' - featured on the http://www.bible-reflections.net website. Have a look -- they also... read more »
Summer 2011 Vital Link
Our Summer 2011 Vital Link is now available to download in PDF format. Download it here, and please let us know if you'd like to be alerted about each new issue by email. Summer 2011 Vital Link read more »
Amazing Fundraising by The City of London Freemen’s School, Ashtead.
Each academic year, City of London Freemen’s Junior School, in Ashtead, Surrey, supports a charity. The charities are presented by the pupils and voted for by the pupils. Six young ladies, Stephanie Elstub and her sister Emily and school friends Grace, Alicia, Olivia and... read more »
The Day I was Challenged by a Prisoner
By Tim Wood I’ve never been to prison before, so I didn’t know what to expect when I visited Parkhurst, on the Isle of Wight. Having recently taken on the role of Chief Executive of Through the Roof, I was keen to see our... read more »