The UK's cleft lip and palate charity
Supporting, celebrating and championing the UK cleft community at every stage of life.
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A gift in your Will could help shape a future where everyone affected by cleft in the UK has the support they need throughout their life.
Our impact
Kazzi's Story
Kazzi talks about growing up with a cleft – after being adopted from Mother Teresa’s orphanage in Calcutta – and finding CLAPA.
CLAPA’s like a lifeline – to know you’re not alone and there’s someone else who’s feeling exactly how you’re feeling. Finding the CLAPA website was the best thing I ever did. I’ve loved being part of the CLAPA community ever since.Kazzi
Billy's Story
Kevin and Sanjana's Story
Find a CLAPA Support Service
Online support group events
From antenatal support groups through to webinars for adults, browse our range of regular online events
CLAPA Companions Pen Pals
Connecting 6-15-year-olds born with a cleft through letters, emails, videos and audio messages.
Counselling for parents and carers
CLAPA offers a dedicated counselling service for parents and family members (18+) of children born with a cleft.
Mentoring for 10-17-year-olds
Safely connecting teenagers born with a cleft to trained young volunteers with lived experience.
Talk to another parent
Talk to a trained volunteer parents and carers with our Parent Support Service.
Talk to another adult
Talk to a trained volunteer adult born with a cleft with our Peer Support Service.
Donate
CLAPA relies on your generosity to continue our work supporting, celebrating and championing the UK cleft community.
Fundraise
Whether you’re baking cakes, running marathons, or raising awareness at work or school, every effort makes a difference.
Latest news and events
Gemma’s story
Gemma shares how being a part of CLAPA's Young Adults Group has helped her confidence and self-image.
Julia’s story
Julia discusses the positive impact of finding CLAPA and returning to cleft care as an adult.