Thank you to all our generous donors! Thanks to your support, Blessing in Disguise will continue offering free life-enhancing equipment, activities, and social opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. Every donation, no matter the size, helps create unforgettable memories for those facing life-limiting illnesses or disabilities. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in their lives!
Adhoc Events
If you would like to fundraise for Blessing in Disguise, here are some ideas that you could do to help raise money for us...
-
Charity Auctions / Casino Nights / Bingo / Raffles / Sponsored Events – sponsored runs, swims etc
-
Donations of new and nearly new items to sell online
-
Donations of new items for our 'Cost of Living' Packs
-
Join our weekly lottery and have a chance of winning a great prize in 2025 and all year round - One Lottery Only £1 per week!
Events Archive
2018
2017
2016
2015 Coffee Morning (photos 12/02/15)
Diary Dates
We will be looking out for families of children and young people with life-limiting illnesses and disabilities throughout the year and supplying 'Cost of Living' parcels for those that need it to try and meet some of the shortfalls that they may be facing
-
March - B.I.D. & A.L. Silcock V.I.P Fun Fair Event at Hindley Markets Square / Hindley Car Boot site, Cross Street, Hindley. WN2 3AT on Sunday 23rd March 2025 11:00am to 1:00pm
-
April - ‘Easter Egg & Toy’ run to Hospices, Local Hospital Children’s wards and Special Educational Needs Schools (delivering toys and equipment donations)
-
June - Big Raffle Father's Day (Sunday 15th June)
-
'Circus Starr' exclusive SEN circus event - 14th June at Warrington, 23rd June at Wigan
-
July - Santa in July V.I.P. Half way to Christmas Party for children who may have been ill, battling life threatening conditions over the last festive period or for whom enjoying Christmas in December is just not an option. Nomination form (PDF) Nomination form (Word) at The Ellesmere Suite, Masonic Hall, Leigh. WN7 4LQ on Monday 21st July 2025 1pm to 3pm
-
August - Magic Bean and Starbucks store opening fundraiser for Blessing in Disguise, Parsonage Retail Park, Leigh. WN7 5AD on Friday 1st August 2025
-
September - Blessing in Disguise & A.L.Silcock V.I.P. Fun Fair Events at Hindley Market Square / Hindley Car Boot site, Cross Street, Hindley. WN2 3AT on Sunday 28th September 2025 11:00am to 1:00pm
-
October - B.I.D. Halloween Party for Disabled Children and Young People (TBC)
-
December - ‘Christmas Gift’ run to Hospices, Local Hospital Children’s wards, SEN Children’s Homes, and SEN Schools (delivering toys and equipment donations)
-
Breakast with Santa and Christmas Party for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses and disabilities on Saturday 6th December 2025 10am - 12 noon
-
Santa's Grotto at BID HQ on December 2025 (TBC)
-
'Kidz Up North Event’, Liverpool on 3rd December 2025, 09:00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m
School Holiday Activities for you to download
I've got this board - Download this activity pack for your children to make fun activity boards
Goodnight Glowing Cube - Download and print this for your children to make