Child Brain Injury Trust UK

We’re proud to announce that Acorn Group has chosen the Child Brain Injury Trust as one of its Charities of the Year for 2026. Read more:
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Parenting after childhood brain injury can sometimes feel like navigating a world that doesn’t quite understand what your child is experiencing.
If this feels familiar, please know you are not alone. The Child Brain Injury Trust is here to support families navigating the realities of childhood ABI.

Our West Midlands Community Coordinator recently brought together parents and carers of children with ABI for a special Wellbeing Day, creating a space to relax, connect + take a breath away from the everyday pressures of caring.

If you could see what families living with childhood brain injury see every day, you might pause a little longer. Ask one more question. Offer a little more patience.
Childhood acquired brain injury is often invisible. The effort isn’t.
This Empathy Week, choose understanding.

Not all disabilities are visible. After an ABI, a child may appear “fine” to others. Yet they could be experiencing extreme fatigue, memory difficulties, sensory overload, and emotional overwhelm. We help families and schools recognise these challenges early, so children receive the right support.

In aid of yesterday’s International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on a truly special event we held on Friday, bringing together an incredible group of women to share their inspiring, emotional, and deeply unifying stories around the theme “Give to Gain.”

Just because a child looks fine doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling. Acquired brain injury can impact memory, attention, emotions, fatigue, and so much more. All without a visible sign. We help families + professionals see the unseen, with strategies + support that make real, everyday differences.

It was a privilege to bring together such a thoughtful group of professionals, all committed to better understanding childhood brain injury. Book your place on our next workshop now: buff.ly/qknEYwD
Thank you @edendoratrust.bsky.social for funding these workshops!

Some pages feel overwhelming. Some stories take an unexpected turn. But books also remind us of something powerful, every story keeps going.
Find all of our book recommendations (and more) over at the CBIT shop: buff.ly/0sclszP
#WorldBookDay

Childhood acquired brain injury happens after birth and can affect how a child thinks, feels, learns, and interacts with the world. The effects are often hidden: memory difficulties, fatigue, mood changes. Greater awareness leads to earlier support, and earlier support changes long-term outcomes.

Today we celebrate Holi, the festival of colours, a moment that reminds us how powerful fresh starts can be. For many families living with ABI, life can sometimes feel like the colour has been drained from everyday moments. However you celebrate, we hope your day is filled with colour + hope.

After an acquired brain injury, a child’s hearing may test as “normal”, but that does not always mean listening feels normal. The brain is responsible for processing sound. It helps us filter background noise, follow conversations, understand tone, and remember what we have heard.

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month. 💛
This month, let’s raise awareness not just of diagnosis, but of life beyond it. Share this post. Start a conversation. Help create a world where children affected by brain tumours are met with patience, understanding and real support.

Zero discrimination means listening. Learning. Adjusting. It means creating spaces where children can belong, grow in confidence and thrive. This Zero Discrimination Day, and every day, we stand for understanding over assumption, inclusion over isolation, and hope over judgment.

Due to injury, we now have two charity places available for the Manchester Marathon. If you (or someone you know) have been hoping to take on a marathon in 2026, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s largest and most inspiring race days.
📩 Please email Fundraising@cbituk.org

Last tickets. Final call. Bookings close Tuesday, 3rd March. Get dressed up, enjoy the races, and support an incredible cause at Virtually Cheltenham: Ladies Day. A stylish race day luncheon with guided virtual racing, a delicious lunch, and a lively atmosphere: buff.ly/W2NkmnM

“Dear Me… You didn’t see this coming.” When your child acquires a brain injury, everything changes overnight. You’ve asked the hard questions. You’ve stayed up through long nights. You’ve fought for your child’s future. And you’ve found your way: with support, with strength, and with us beside you.

Ready to go the distance? 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Join Team CBIT in some of the most loved half marathons!
✨ Paris Half
✨ Hackney Half
✨ Royal Parks Half 2026
✨ Oxford Half
Turn your training into life-changing support for children with brain injuries 👉 visit buff.ly/gCu49b2 or email us at fundraising@cbituk.org

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Valentine’s-themed cocktail evening. The energy in the room was incredible, the laughter was loud, and the cocktails were next level.
A very special thank you to our sole sponsor, PLP, for hosting and supporting this fantastic event.

Join us for a thrilling day of clay pigeon shooting, kindly organised with the support of Serious Injury Law. By taking part, you’re helping ensure families are better understood, better supported, and never left to navigate this journey alone buff.ly/1uKQ9fI

40 years of grass hockey. Military-level racetrack precision. Zero tolerance for dodgy bouncing. Meet Rachael Lomas, referee for our Space Hopper Relay at the CBIT Games 2026.
Think you can impress her? Book your team: buff.ly/QUJjroS

🧸 Hi, it’s me, Albie! I know that for young people living with an acquired brain injury, even small challenges can feel big. That's why we offer our FREE Brain Injury Info Card to 11-18-year-olds living with ABI! Simply email learning@cbituk.org + visit our website to find out more: buff.ly/Y0GzlfW

In our latest blog, we respond to the Government’s new SEND Strategy and share what must change to ensure children are properly recognised, supported, and understood within education and health systems. 🔗 Read here: buff.ly/WPTbDh7

This brilliant day at Bramhall Golf Club on Wednesday, 13th May 2026, brings together friendly competition, fantastic hospitality, and fundraising that makes a real difference to children and families affected by acquired brain injury.

To reserve your place, email: sarah.horsley@jmw.co.uk

A child may look okay on the outside, but inside, they could be struggling with memory, fatigue, or sensory overload.

We’re here to help families navigate those hidden challenges with practical strategies, school support, and understanding that goes beyond the surface. 💛

We’re delighted to be supported by Kings Chambers + Private Client Solicitors for this brilliant St Patrick’s Day charity quiz in Manchester.

⚠️ Places are limited and filling fast! Teams can secure their spot by contacting marketing@kingschambers.com

Come for the craic, stay for the cause. 💚

On World Day of Social Justice, we stand with parents and carers who are too often unheard, misunderstood, and left to fight systems alone. Social justice means fairness, belief, and support, not constant battles. You shouldn’t have to do this alone. 💙

⏳ Big events are filling fast! Secure your place with Team CBIT for incredible 2026 runs.

Running with us means supporting children and families facing the lifelong impact of brain injury. 💛

Sign up now: start your journey strong -> buff.ly/e5O7PMb

Join our free, CPD-accredited Understanding Childhood Acquired Brain Injury (UCABI) workshops! 💙 Free to attend, thanks to the generous funding of @edendoratrust.bsky.social

Learn more and secure your space now: buff.ly/tXJJ2C4

We’re grateful to our Be You Ball headline sponsors Bush & Co Kids, Serious Injury Law, HCC Solicitors + TMLEP, and to our Family Award Sponsors Lime Solicitors, JMW Solicitors, Sintons Solicitors, and Bolt Burdon Kemp, plus welcome drinks sponsor, Medical Law Services! buff.ly/SiwzAx4