With some recent changes on both the Trustee Board and with the staff team, we thought it was time to re-introduce ourselves. The Trustees are a bunch of volunteers whose role it is to run the charity, making sure it does what it was set up to do but also complies with the legal framework […]
Branch News and Events

R5ach Charity Challenge August 2022
What is the R5ACH Charity Challenge? R5ach Charity Challenge is a fundraising challenge that will take place … [Read More...]

Spring is in the air, kick back and read the latest edition of withinReach Issue 149 Spring22
We love it when withinReach comes out, it is just such a brilliant read. Packed with so many uplifting … [Read More...]

‘Walk in My Shoes’ – April Limb Loss & Limb Difference 2022
Raise Awareness of Upper Limb Difference Reach supports children and young adults with upper limb … [Read More...]

One Handed Recorder and Scissor Kits to hire
One Handed Recorder Hire We offer hand made descant recorders that can be played with either the right or … [Read More...]

You are Invited to a Strawberry Cream tea and Garden party
Reach mum Molly and her grandparents are putting on a Strawberry Cream tea in Tiptree and everyone is invited to raise vital funds for Reach. Molly is mum to Reach baby Beau who will be 1 in July, she and her grandparents are not new to organising such a lovely event. The Strawberry Cream Tea […]

Actor Ritchi Edwards – ‘A difference not a disability’
My name is Ritchi Edwards and I’m an award-winning actor, runner, animal lover, movie lover, gamer and an official voice & advocate for the Born Free Foundation. I was born with one hand (Stumpy is his name) & ADHD. I find referring to him as ‘him’ and having a name has helped a lot! I’ve […]

Exciting Announcement – Koalaa and Reach working together at RAW
Reach Activity Week – Sunday 24th – 31st July 2022 We have over 30 children and young adults booked for this years RAW, plus our fantastic Reach mentors. We have only a few places left! BOOK HERE PLUS!!!!!!! EXCITING NEWS!!!!!!!!!! Koalaa members Sarah & Nicole (both of whom have an upper limb difference), will be joining RAW […]
The harmful ableist language you unknowingly use
This an interesting piece written by the BBC – Equality Matters about the harmful ableist language we unknowingly use. By Sara Nović 5th April 2021 Some of our most common, ingrained expressions have damaging effects on millions of people – and many of us don’t know we’re hurting others when we speak. I like being […]