Mad Hatter’s Children’s Charity has unveiled a new accessible minibus to support disabled and disadvantaged children across the West Midlands.
The specially adapted vehicle was revealed at a celebration event at Malvern House, in Solihull, attended by 60 people including families, supporters and community sponsors.
The minibus will enable the Solihull-based charity to deliver a wider range of days out, sensory-friendly experiences and confidence-building activities for children who face mobility, sensory and social barriers.
Stephen Goldstein, chairman of Mad Hatter’s Children’s Charity (MHCC), said: “This minibus is more than just transport. It’s a gateway to opportunities.
“It will allow us to take children on experiences that many of them simply wouldn’t be able to access otherwise.
“We’re thrilled to launch it and excited for the joy it will bring to families across the region.”
The minibus is equipped for accessibility, ensuring children with mobility needs, sensory sensitivities or complex medical requirements can travel comfortably and safely.
Mad Hatter’s Children’s Charity provides enriching experiences for children who are disabled, disadvantaged or facing challenging circumstances.
The new minibus strengthens the charity’s ability to reach more communities and deliver unforgettable, confidence-boosting experiences.
About Mad Hatter’s Chinldren’s Charity
The charity provides fun and exciting educational events and activities for mroe than 2,000 children every year.
Over the last 10 years around 16,000 children have benefitted.
The charity regularly engages with more than 90 special schools across the West Midlands.
Its biggest annual event, the Mad Hatter’s Summer Tea Party, is held at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, typically dawing more than 1,000 children with special educational needs and disabilities.
MHCC is increasingly working with schools to help fund specialist equipment, such as sensory kit, wheelchairs and therapy cycles, which help to increase children’s independence and quality of life.
