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Our charity is a thriving community of support for children, young people and families living with complex disabilities. We believe that each child and young person, regardless of their disability, should have every opportunity to explore their potential and live their best life.
Our Ofsted-rated 'outstanding' school has helped over 1,000 children and young people explore their potential
Our spacious residential homes offer security and belonging for children and young people living with us
Our vibrant centre offers accessible equipment, facilities and activities tailored to each visitor
Extraordinary lives start with extraordinary people
Share your skills, meet new people and discover rewarding volunteering opportunities at Chailey
Your donation can help nurture the potential of every child and young person at Chailey
From marathons to bake sales, your fundraising changes the lives of young people with complex disabilities
We will never, ever give up working with children, young people and their families to empower them to make their own choice at every stage in life.
We’re thrilled to share that work has officially started on The Bradbury Den Community Hub
25th September 2025
We were delighted to welcome Emma Hunt, CEO of Kangaroos, to Chailey Heritage Foundation this week. Kangaroos is a Mid Sussex-based charity that provides year-…
18th September 2025
At Chailey Heritage Foundation, we celebrate the achievements of our community who everyday push boundaries and redefine possibilities. Christopher is no diffe…
12th September 2025
We are proud to unveil three powerful new films that capture the heart of Chailey Heritage Foundation.
10th September 2025
At Chailey Heritage Foundation, we’re incredibly proud of all our colleagues — those supporting children and young people every day, and those working behind t…
The new academic year is off to a vibrant start at Chailey Heritage School, with pupils returning full of energy, enthusiasm and curiosity.
5th September 2025
Stephen has been a part of the Chailey community for around 9 months now. His smile brightens everyone's day at the LSC and we look forward to his arrival ever…
From Pupil to Producer! ⭐Aarnav has worked incredibly hard this term creating an animated masterpiece!After designing a comic book with his support team, Aarna…
Meet Ellisha, one of our incredible LSC users, whose has begun taking more control over her independence! Ellisha has been working hard with our amazing Assis…
Discover how coming to Chailey has changed the lives of Sam and his family
Meet Archie and his family. Here they talk about their personal experiences and how being at Chailey Heritage Foundation has changed their lives
Find out more about Lucie and discover the activities she loves at Chailey
Every day at Chailey is an opportunity to be curious, to explore, to learn and to have fun!
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