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CLEFT news

From an afternoon at the Artworker's Guild to a nomination for Charity of the Year, find out all our latest news here.

News from Dhaka

News from Dhaka

We received some good news from Dhaka last week - the anaesthetic machine is working again and the goods we sent have at last cleared customs! Read more

Published: 8th March, 2021

Updated: 8th April, 2021

Author: Melanie Baldwin

CLEFT's expansion plans

CLEFT's expansion plans

We are very excited to announce plans to expand both our research and overseas arms. CLEFT Chairman, Brian Sommerlad, explained on live Facebook stream what these changes will be. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Updated: 31st March, 2021

Author: Melanie Baldwin

Bangladesh cleft clinic seeing patients again

Bangladesh cleft clinic seeing patients again

The pandemic has been hard on everyone, especially so when patients are unable to be seen. With Covid levels low enough, the cleft team in Bangladesh has been able to resume clinic. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Updated: 8th March, 2021

Author: Melanie Baldwin

The Big Give Christmas Challenge Update

The Big Give Christmas Challenge Update

CLEFT took part in this year's Big Give Christmas Challenge for the first time. Thanks to our generous donors, we smashed our fundraising target. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Melanie Baldwin

Gemma cooks a vegan feast for CLEFT

Gemma cooks a vegan feast for CLEFT

We were very lucky to have head chef Gemma Doherty run our Christmas Menu masterclass on Friday 4th December. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Melanie Baldwin

An interview with Brian Sommerlad

An interview with Brian Sommerlad

This is a wonderful interview where the children ask the questions. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 9th February, 2021

Author: Melanie Baldwin

Online wine tasting event raises £536!

Online wine tasting event raises £536!

We held our first online wine tasting event on Friday 13th and in spite of a technology glitch half way through, it was an enjoyable evening. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 9th December, 2020

Author: Melanie Baldwin

Mem Fox reads for CLEFT

Mem Fox reads for CLEFT

Australia's best-selling children's author reads three of her books for CLEFT, including her number 1 book 'Possum Magic'. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

Author: Melanie Baldwin

Comments: 2

First virtual masterclass held

First virtual masterclass held

We held our first virtual masterclass at the end of August with Karen Bellis instructing 23 participants in the art of dog grooming. Read more

Published: 15th September, 2020

Author: Melanie Baldwin

Two teams ran, cycled and walked to Bangladesh!

Two teams ran, cycled and walked to Bangladesh!

Two teams ran, cycled and walked the distance between London and Bangladesh in support of our overseas centres. This was a huge challenge and took 28 weeks to complete. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Melanie Baldwin

Speech@Home now launched!

[email protected] now launched!

We are delighted that the website [email protected] is now available. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 27th October, 2020

Author: Melanie Baldwin

Team CLEFT smashes the Royal Parks Half Marathon

Team CLEFT smashes the Royal Parks Half Marathon

Our team of runners made us proud, coming together under the grey skies for another race through the London streets. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2019

Updated: 30th October, 2019

Author: Melanie Baldwin

Asian Voice Charity Awards

Asian Voice Charity Awards

CLEFT receives a nomination at the Asian Voice Charity Awards 2019! Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Author: Melanie Baldwin

An Artworker's Guild afternoon

An Artworker's Guild afternoon

CLEFT would like to thank everyone who was part of the event, the musicians, cake bakers, scone makers, artists and most importantly the wonderful audience whose engagement and support made the whole event so special. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2019

Updated: 10th October, 2019

Author: Melanie Baldwin

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    Edition 103

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  • Our philosophy

    Our philosophy

    The two arms of CLEFT are brought together by our mission to bridge the gap in cleft care and knowledge both in the UK and around the world. Our international and research philosophies are at the very heart of our work.

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  • New paper published in the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal

    New paper published in the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal

    Research that CLEFT funded shows how a pioneering surgical technique results in a very low rate of secondary speech surgery and very good speech outcomes in children aged 5 years of age, with less need for speech therapy.

  • Accessibility

  • A trip to the roof of the world

    A trip to the roof of the world

    A group of 12 adventurers, aged between 12 and 58 years old, left London in October 2019 for the challenge of a lifetime – to climb Mount Kilimajaro in Tanzania. Everyone had spent a year planning, training and fundraising for it and were ready for the challenges that lay ahead. CLEFT trustee and Kilimanjaro climber, Tracy Morris, tells us her story....

  • The Big Give Christmas Challenge Update

    The Big Give Christmas Challenge Update

    CLEFT took part in this year's Big Give Christmas Challenge for the first time. Thanks to our generous donors, we smashed our fundraising target.

  • Donate

    Donate

    You can donate or sign up to a regular donation to help us plan for the future.

  • Privacy Policy

    Privacy Policy

    PRIVACY POLICY

  • Bath Bomb Making Workshop - ONLINE EVENT

    Bath Bomb Making Workshop - ONLINE EVENT

    Making bath bombs is an exciting process! This new workshop will take you through the process of making bath bombs and bath crystals. Run by Eden Soap School, this promises to be a unique and fun experience.

  • Bangladesh cleft clinic seeing patients again

    Bangladesh cleft clinic seeing patients again

    The pandemic has been hard on everyone, especially so when patients are unable to be seen. With Covid levels low enough, the cleft team in Bangladesh has been able to resume clinic.

  • An interview with Brian Sommerlad

    An interview with Brian Sommerlad

    This is a wonderful interview where the children ask the questions.

  • Soft palate muscles research

    Soft palate muscles research

    A project to better understand the way the muscles of the soft palate work to see if improvements can be made to surgical techniques and reduce the need for further operations and speech therapy.

Pay for new parts for the anaesthetic machine in Dhaka

Pay for new parts for the anaesthetic machine in Dhaka

The anaesthetic machine that was supplied by CLEFT to the hospital in Dhaka needs new parts. Donate now and help pay for the new parts to get this vital piece of equipment working again. Read more

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Published: 13th October, 2020

Updated: 17th November, 2020

Author: Melanie Baldwin

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