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STICK ’N’ STEP in numbers

Stick ‘n’ Step enables, inspires, and supports children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their families through the provision of free weekly conductive education (CE) sessions. The charity’s sessions are delivered by highly skilled professionals from its specialist centres in Wallasey and Runcorn and are designed to help each child reach their personal potential in terms of mobility, confidence, and independence.

100%

OF FAMILIES SAID STICK ’N’ STEP HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR CHILD’S SELF-CONFIDENCE

89% OF FAMILIES FELT THEIR CHILD IS MORE MOBILE AS A RESULT OF COMING TO STICK ’N’ STEP

1 IN 400 BABIES ARE ESTIMATED TO BE BORN EVERY YEAR IN THE UK WITH SOME FORM OF CP

GROUP SESSIONS ARE DELIVERED EACH WEEK 22

Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination. It’s caused by a problem with the brain that develops before, during or soon after birth, and is the most common motor disability in childhood.

100+ CHILDREN EVERY WEEK ACROSS NORTHWEST ENGLAND

ARE SUPPORTED

£7,000

IS THE COST OF EACH CHILD’S PLACE PER YEAR

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