Freddie's
Friends

In memory of Freddie Appleyard.
A website to help disabled children and their families.

What we do

We set up Freddie's Friends in 2008 in memory of our lovely son. In the years since, with the help of our wonderful fundraisers, donors and sponsors, Freddie's have been able to provide specialist equipment, support and respite for disabled children and their families.

2014-2015

  • Freddie's Friend Bailey

    Bailey & Kalel

    Sensory equipment and toys to gorgeous Bailey and also a seizure monitor to Kalel.

  • Oliver Ledger, Harry Taylor, James Walker, Madison Newall & Ellie Mae Dickens

    All these special children suffer from epilepsy, their parents asked for funding of a video/epilepsy monitor and we at Freddies were delighted to be able to offer our support and give the children's parents peace of mind throughout bed time.

  • Freddie's Friend Charlie Godfrey

    Charlie Godfrey

    Charlie is a beautiful little boy with many problems, we have just funded a specialist pushchair so his mum can take Charlie for a walk without any concerns over his seating x

  • The Nelsons

    The two boys have many problems including severe autism and leaning difficulties, we have just funding specialist mattresses so the boys & their mum can enjoy a peaceful nights sleep x

  • Alfie & Archie Young

    The twin boys have many problems including severe autism and leaning difficulties, we have just funding specialist mattresses/covers so the boys & their mum can enjoy a peaceful nights sleep x

  • Nell Ollet

    Nell as been assessed by the wheelchair services and provided with a specialist pushchair, unfortunately it doesn't come with accessories, Freddies stepped in and funded a rain cover & sunshade :)

  • Elliot

    Elliot is a beautiful 7 year old boy with severe autism & leaning issues, we have just funded a specialist bedroom commode to help Elliot & his parents x

  • Ellie Mae Dickens & Maddison Newall

    We have funded Epilepsy monitors for Ellie & Maddy so Mum & Dad can have a good nights sleep knowing Ellie will be monitored during the night x

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    Freddie's Friend Brooklyn

    Brooklyn Raspin

    Brooklyn is a very special boy with many problems, we at Freddies are delighted to fund some visual & sensory equipment to help in Brooklyn's development xx

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    Freddie's Friend Jack

    Jack Silk

    Jack applied for funding for a bubble tube for his play den, we were delighted to fund this for Jack, hope you enjoy it xx

  • Freddie's Friend Dyllen

    Dyllen Forsythe

    Along with our good friend Gail at Lily's Fund we have been able to fund Dyllen with a dark den, sensory lights & specialist swing xx

  • Riley Hughes

    Riley has severe Autism & little speech and his mum noticed how much pleasure he gets when on the swings at his local park, his mum put an application in to Freddies and we were delighted to funded a specialist swing and doughnut seat for Riley's comfort & safety, enjoy Riley x

  • Louis Neylon-Witham

    Louis was issued a specialist pushchair by the local authority but didnt come with any accessories so we at Freddies stepped in and funded a storm cover, foot muff, chest pad & seat liner to keep Louis nice & warm x

  • Aleksandra Skiba

    Aleksandra is a young lady who has severe epilepsy and has recently undergone brain surgery, she has been sleeping in her parents room since the operation, her mum applied for funding for a seizure/video monitor so Alexsandra could move back into her own room and we were delighted to fund this item x

  • Georgina Pooley

    Georgina was recently diagnosed with Leukaemia & undergoing chemotherapy, when at home her temperature as to be monitored numerous times a day as she can deteriorate very quickly, with your continued support we have funded a Welch Allen Sure Temp Electronic Thermometer x

  • Frankie Waites

    Frankie is a very poorly boy with several problems, we have funded sensory equipment including lights, bubble tubes, toys etc to aid Frankie in his global development x

  • Freddie's Friend Elijah

    Elijah Lethem

    Elijah is a beautiful little boy who has already over come numerous problems, his mum applied for funding for sensory lighting, mirrors, fibre optic light, with your continued fundraising we were delighted to fund these items for Elijah xx

  • Keeya Mkhize

    We have funded a six point harness for Keeya's specialist pushchair to keep her safe when out with mum x

  • Freddie's Friend Lewis at The Deep

    Lewis Jeynes

    We have funded a VIP day out for Lewis at the deep, a big thank you for the staff at the deep for making it such a special day for Lewis x