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A charity transforming the lives of children and adults.

Chamwell provides accessible activities and facilities for people of all ages with disabilities and additional needs, enabling them to enjoy family time and enhance their movement, skills, and social interactions

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Amputee & Amazing: Harriet’s Ben Nevis Challenge

Meet Harriet — our inspirational children’s swim teacher at Chamwell. Every day she empowers children with additional needs in the pool. Now, she’s taking her courage and determination to new heights — literally!

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About The Chamwell Centre Charity


The Chamwell Centre Charity, established in 2021 and opened by HRH The Princess Royal, aims to enhance the lives of children and adults with disabilities and additional needs in Gloucestershire. We offer accessible leisure facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, soft play area, outdoor adventure playground, and community café. The Centre provides opportunities for social interaction and volunteer experience, fostering inclusivity and community integration. It serves as a safe space where individuals, regardless of their disabilities, can participate in activities that promote physical, mental, and social well-being, thereby empowering them to improve their skills and quality of life.

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Our Fundraising

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Fundraising

We have a dedicated fundraising section on our website, where you will find details of how you can help and support us. This ensures that we can continue to offer all our services to those who need them and to introduce new and exciting activities in the future.

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Amputee & Amazing: Harriet’s Ben Nevis Challenge

Meet Harriet — our inspirational children’s swim teacher at Chamwell. Every day she empowers children with additional needs in the pool. Now, she’s taking her courage and determination to new heights — literally!

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Latest News

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Amputee & Amazing: Harriet’s Ben Nevis Challenge

Meet Harriet — our inspirational children’s swim teacher at Chamwell. Every day she empowers children with additional needs in the pool. Now, she’s taking her courage and determination to new heights — literally!

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Sep

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Amputee & Amazing: Harriet’s Ben Nevis Challenge

Meet Harriet — our inspirational children’s swim teacher at Chamwell. Every day she empowers children with additional needs in the pool. Now, she’s taking her courage and determination to new heights — literally!

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Chamwell Champ Spotlight!

This summer, our superstar Lewin came to The Chamwell Centre 15 times during the holidays with his mum, Vicky!

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Finally Somewhere Accessible for Henry!

On Friday, Henry had his very first visit to our hydrotherapy pool. He came along with his mum Steph and his grandparents — a special family day out after making the 45-minute journey from their home to reach us.

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Help us to maintain our facilities

The Chamwell Centre was built entirely by charitable funding and will rely on the generosity of the public, businesses and charitable trusts to continue its work and to ensure that children and adults in Gloucestershire can enjoy its facilities.

How you can help:

Volunteering

Making a single donation or regular giving

Organising a fundraising event

Remembering The Chamwell Centre in your will