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Aiming Higher

Supporting Disabled Children And Their Families In Blackpool,  Fylde and Wyre.

Aiming Higher is a unique local charity, established in 2011.  Aiming Higher works to improve the lives of children with disabilities and their families locally, providing much needed support when they need it the most.

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We moved to our current premises on Church Street, Blackpool in 2013. This fantastic building offers a wide variety of facilities including a soft play area, interactive ball pool and sensory room. We also have a beautiful suite of parent and counselling rooms. We provide a timetable of activities for pre-schoolers funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and the Lewin Trust, a family support team funded by The National Lottery Community Fund as well as family trips, events and counselling services.

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Latest News from Aiming Higher

Fabulous funding news means more support for families

Posted on 5th March 2025

In December 2024 we were thrilled to receive news from the National Lottery Communities Fund that we had been successful in our bid for funding.  This funding means that we can continue to provide vital support to children with disabilities, and their familes, in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre over the next three years. The new […]

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Christmas Party 2024

Posted on 17th December 2024

On Sunday 15th December approximately 200 of our family members came together for our annual Christmas party. As you can see from the attached photos, everyone had a great time.  

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Summer Newsletter

Posted on 5th August 2024

The summer edition of our newsletter is now available to read. Please click the link below to view it in full.

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A-Team Aspirations

Posted on 17th July 2024

In recent weeks, The A-Team  have been inspired to think about their futures and just how much they can achieve. Last week they were joined  by autistic author Anna Zoe Quirke who shared their own experiences and debut book “Something to be Proud Of” with the group. This week they had a fantastic and inspiring […]

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