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Little Sendsations

Parent-led · County Durham & the North East

Live for the SENDsational moments

Accessible play, activities and support for children with SEND — and the families who love them. Weighted to weekends and school holidays, because that's when it matters most.

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A grinning boy in an orange hoodie riding an accessible wheelchair roundabout in a woodland playground, ribbons streaming from his chair
  • Registered charity 1206407
  • Parent-led
  • All abilities welcome

What's on

Upcoming activities

Every session lists exactly what's accessible, so you can decide in seconds whether it's right for your child.

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Parents and their children with SEND enjoying a woodland walk together, waving colourful rainbow ribbons, with children in buggies and wheelchairs all smiling

Who we are

Started by parents, for our children

We're all parents of disabled children. We started Little SENDsations because the activities around us didn't meet our children's needs — and the isolation that caused was the whole reason we began.

“We don't believe inclusion should be a bonus or an afterthought — it should be the starting point.”

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Small moments, SENDsational differences

Placeholder figures — to be confirmed by the charity
Families supported
300+
Events run
80+
Charity since
2023
Venues partnered
12
SEND Out Loud · New every Monday

The podcast that says it out loud

Honest, funny and completely unfiltered. Sam, Hayley and Samuel talk about the stuff other people tiptoe around — a safe space for SEND parents and carers, minus the corporate charity voice.

Latest episode

Ep. 19 — A Cornetto Banquet

50 min · Mon 14 Sep 2026

Recent episodes

Started by Perri Watson

SEND in the Dads

A group for dads and male carers, because dad-carers are too often left out of the conversation. No pressure, no jargon — just people who get it. Come for a brew, stay for the company.

Find out more
The SEND in the Dads group — six dads and male carers together at the SENDsational Gala, one holding the Little SENDsations logo, in front of a gold sequin backdrop

Community voices

What families tell us

Placeholder quotes below — the charity will replace these with real words from real families.

  • Placeholder: the first place my son could just be himself without me apologising to anyone.
    Parent name Darlington · to be confirmed
  • Placeholder: I turned up exhausted and left with three new phone numbers and a full heart.
    Carer name Durham · to be confirmed
  • Placeholder: the quiet soft play is the only session my daughter doesn't find overwhelming.
    Parent name Bishop Auckland · to be confirmed
  • Placeholder: as a dad I finally found a room where I didn't have to explain a thing.
    Dad name SEND in the Dads · to be confirmed

SENDsational Stories / Shop & Merch

SENDsational Stories

Storybooks that see every child

Warm, joyful books where SEND children are simply the heroes of the story. Written and illustrated with families, for families.

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Shop & Merch

Wear it, gift it, fund it

Bright, feel-good merch that funds our sessions. Every t-shirt, tote and sticker keeps another activity free or low-cost for a family who needs it.

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Get involved

Three ways to make a difference

Donate

A one-off gift or monthly giving keeps sessions free or low-cost for families.

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Fundraise for us

Run, bake, quiz or dress up — we'll cheer you on and give you everything you need.

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Volunteer & collaborate

Lend your time, your venue or your organisation. Professionals and partners welcome.

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