News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Feeding |
May 2024: Price Changes for CLAPA’s Feeding Equipment
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges |
Fundraisers take on The London Landmarks Half Marathon
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community |
Showstopping bakes raises £335 for Cleft Lip and Palate Association
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges | Fundraising: Runs |
Muddy Marathon raises £1,200 for Cleft Lip and Palate Association
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Vacancies |
VACANCY: Fundraising Coordinator (Individual Giving)
CLAPA is looking for a Fundraising Coordinator to support our Individual Giving programme. Applications close Monday 13th May 2024 12.00 (noon).
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Vacancies |
VACANCY: Digital Officer (CLOSED)
CLAPA is looking for a Digital Officer to join our Communications Team. Applications close Monday 4th March.
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Parent Stories | Parents |
Family Focus Group
CLAPA is delighted to announce the launch of a new Family Focus Group in 2024.
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Adult Stories |
Sophie’s Story
Sophie is an adult born with a cleft who shared her story about becoming more confident and overcoming challenges.
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Feeding | Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Corporate | Fundraising: Trusts & Foundations |
Nomination from Community Funds CLAPA Welcome Packs
A nomination from an employee of Croda International who was born with a cleft has helped to secure CLAPA a grant of nearly £30k to fund Welcome Packs of special bottles and teats for new families around the UK.
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Adult Stories | CLAPA Blogs | Cleft Lip | Cleft Lip and Palate |
Guest Blog: The History of Cleft in Literature
Laura was born with a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate in 1984. She completed a PhD in 2013 which examined oral health in the early modern period and included a chapter focused on the history of cleft lip and palate. She was kind enough to share some of her findings about historical literature which included mentions of cleft in this guest blog.