Cleft Lip & Palate Association

VACANCY: Trusts and Foundations Manager (CLOSED)

7 Jul 2023

CLAPA is looking for an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser to join our team to help bring in the income that makes our vital support services possible. Applications close 14th August 2023.

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Research | Research Advertisements |

Focus Group: Parents of 5-10yr olds born with cleft lip and palate

6 Jul 2023

Would you like to help researchers understand the Barriers to accessing dental treatment for children with a cleft lip and palate?

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The National Lottery Community Fund supports our Adults Services Project for the next three years.

30 Jun 2023

CLAPA is delighted to announce that the National Lottery Community Fund has decided to support our Adults Services Project for the next three years starting today!

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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges | Fundraising: Community |

Chelmsford Golf Club selects CLAPA as charity of the year

22 Jun 2023

Judith Wybrow and Phil Hulse (captains) from Chelmsford Golf Club have kindly accepted CLAPA as the club's charity of the year.

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Two people with Kiltwalk photobooth props

Fundraising: Challenges | Fundraising: Community | Parent Stories |

Linsey Smart and family completed the Aberdeen Kiltwalk raising £1,500 for CLAPA

12 Jun 2023

Linsey Smart and family completed the Aberdeen Kiltwalk on the 4th of June, raising £1,500 so far in honor of Theo

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Updates from CLAPA | Volunteering Opportunities |

CLAPA celebrates Volunteers’ Week 2023

5 Jun 2023

Volunteers' Week runs from 1st-7th June each year. Volunteers are the backbone of CLAPA and are vital to all areas of our work. They sit on our Trustee Board to govern the charity, host our many online events, and generously share their experiences and provide reassurance to people going through tough times. From all of us at CLAPA, we'd like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to our volunteers for all they do!

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Children & Young People's Stories | Young People |

Our Amazing CYPC and Volunteers Step Up for Cleft Lip and Palate

19 May 2023

Today we celebrate our wonderful Children and Young People's Council (CYPC) and volunteers for raising nearly £1,000 for CLAPA.

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Updates from CLAPA |

Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week 2023: Thank You!

14 May 2023

This Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week, we asked you to help us celebrate difference by sharing your stories, sharing our posts and stepping up to help us fund our vital support services. With every post shared and every penny raised, you’ve helped us make sure that no one goes through their cleft journey alone.

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NHS Cleft Services |

‘Harm Review’ of Bristol Children’s Hospital: CLAPA’s Statement

1 May 2023

A recent report on Bristol Children’s Hospital has found that more than 100 children and young people born with a cleft have been harmed because of delays in treatment. CLAPA welcomes this report as the first step towards resolving these issues and ensuring everyone receiving cleft treatment in the United Kingdom can expect the same high standard of care.

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