The difference your gift makes

We simply couldn’t do what we do without your generous support.

There is a desperate lack of services and support for the families of the 1.8 million disabled children aged 0-19 in the UK.

As a result, families face a huge range of challenges and many feel isolated and alone. Coping with extra financial costs and practical challenges can put an enormous strain on daily life, with families more likely to face emotional issues, stress and anxiety.

Thanks to you, we can be here

In 2025/26 we supported 278,000 families with life-changing support.

We simply couldn’t do this without you.

As a charity, we rely on the donations of our generous supporters to continue providing our vital services. Every donation you make goes into funding our services for families with disabled children.

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Some of the ways your gift could help

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Giving families the best advice and information

You could help fund our team of helpline parent advisers and family support workers.

In 2025/26, 12,450 parent carers attended our information workshops, drop-ins and family days or were helped with one-to-one advice. 313,100 found expert advice from our website.

Our bespoke support

Your gift can mean we can be there for families when they need us, wherever they are.

In 2025, we supported 2,220 families in hospital through our By Your Side programme. 288 parent carers received emotional support through our Listening Ear Service.

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Campaigning for change

Our 20,000 campaigners have helped us lobby to change government policy in 2025/26, taking action to ensure families with disabled children aren’t left behind.

You could fund our campaigns team and help us tackle the inequalities faced by families with disabled children.

Contact was literally a lifeline. The first time I had contact with them was the day we received our son’s diagnosis. I was given information and understanding. Most importantly I was given hope and support. I will never be able to say thank you enough.

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We’ve taken part in many workshops, family events and activities organised by Contact. But one of the biggest factors for me has been that Contact has stopped us feeling so alone. We are part of a bigger family who can support each other.

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Contact is very special. They truly understand the depths and complexities families with disabled children face every day. They speak our language and provide practical support that is truly life-changing.

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