CLEFT news

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

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

CLEFT Trustees walking, running and cycling their way to Bangladesh!

Team CLEFT are walking, running and cycling the distance between London and Bangladesh in support of our overseas centres. This is a huge challenge... can it be done!? Read more

[email protected] now launched!

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

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

Asian Voice Charity Awards

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

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

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Scottish Highlands Triple Challenge

The Scottish Highlands Triple is an exciting new addition to the Triple Challenge series, combining cycling, trekking and canoeing into one exciting weekend of activity. This incarnation of the Triple Challenge series will see adventures taking on a multi activity challenge in the iconic Scottish Highlands. This is your chance to push yourself harder than ever before, surrounded by some of the most breath-taking scenery the UK has to offer.

London 10 Peaks Challenge

Discover ten of London’s often hidden peaks on this new distance challenge on your doorstep. Be part of a fun and supportive team to uncover some alternative UK ‘summits’ that are surprisingly close to home. You will travel a good distance on the popular ‘London Loop’ footpath, journeying over a remarkable variety of terrain and uncovering a different side to London.

Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

Be inspired by some of the most dramatic scenery England has to offer on this classic two-day bike ride from the west to east coast of the country. Departing from Whitehaven, this challenging itinerary stretches for 200km, crossing through the Lake District, North Pennines, and the ancient fringes of Hadrian’s Wall, before reaching the North Sea at Whitley Bay.

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'.

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.

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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....