Adapting to caring for your child with a life-limiting condition can be difficult, isolating and life-changing. We are here to help.
At Charlie House, we deliver inclusive and accessible activities and projects to enable families to gain confidence, engage socially, make memories together, meet others in similar situations and share information.
We can help you to access information relevant to your circumstances and provide emotional or practical support when you need it most.
Charlie House supports babies, children and young people living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families who are based in the North-east of Scotland.
We know that there are more than 1,800 babies, children and young people in our local area who need support right now and in the future.
Our services are designed to support each member of the family - not only improving mental health, wellbeing and resilience, but offering opportunities to take time out and enhance quality of life.
All Charlie House services are delivered entirely free of charge thanks to the generosity of our donors, funders and supporters.
Children & Family Support Manager
If you or someone you know thinks they could benefit from our family support services, we are here to help. Our specially trained team would love to hear from you so you can discover what we offer. Every step of the way, we'll listen to your unique situation, challenges and needs. Get in touch and find out how we may be able to provide the support you and your family may need today.
We provide support for your whole family because finding out your child has a life-limiting or life-threatening condition can affect everyone.
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At Charlie House, we offer a range of fun, accessible and varied free activities for families to enjoy and make precious memories together.
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Our services team act as advocates for children and families, attending multi-agency or GIRFEC meetings, or supporting families in any way they need us to.
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We understand that navigating grief can be overwhelming and we want to let you know that you are not alone.
Whether you're seeking information, resources, or someone to talk to, Charlie House are here to help.
We work with health and social care professionals to ensure we reach all families who need our support. If you are a professional looking for more information about Charlie House, we’d love to chat.
Our mission has always been to help improve the quality of life for babies, children and young people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Discover some of the inspiring stories behind the families supported by our team.
Discover the inspiring stories behind the families supported by our team and learn how you can make a BIG difference.
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Having a child who is completely reliant on your for all their daily needs and care can be hard. His daughter, Elena, has CHARGE syndrome. Read Scott's story today.
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Allyson's children are both diagnosed with a rare, degenerative neuromuscular condition that leads to loss of movement. Hear her story today.
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Children & Family Support Manager
With your continuous support, you can help make family activities that create lasting memories for the whole family to cherish possible. Help make a difference to the lives of children who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions in your local community today.
"The connection with other families and the Charlie House team remind us we are not alone in our special circumstances... It is amazing and exciting to see how Charlie House has grown and how far the charity has come already."
We understand that caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition can be challenging—but you’re not alone. Our family team is here to listen, guide, and support you every step of the way. Complete this form, and we’ll be in touch to help in any way we can.
If your enquiry isn’t about family support, click here to fill out our general contact form.
The support we provide is driven by the needs of the children & their families in our local area.
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Charlie House was founded in 2011 by Aberdeen-based mum,Tracy Johnstone, to address the lack of support for families like her
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In 2018 Charlie House launched the Big Build Appeal to raise £8m. Our ultimate goal is to build a dedicated support centre in Aberdeen, so that families don't need to travel over 100 miles to get the specialist care and support they need.
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