CLEFT trustee, David Sainsbury, and his brother Andrew, are preparing for a new challenge: to swim 18km across the length of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. We asked David a few questions about this impressive challenge so read here to see what he says... Read more
CLEFT invites researchers to submit high quality proposals for research grants of up to a maximum of £50,000. Proposals should focus on either clinical or basic science questions relevant to the charity’s research objectives. Read more
Students Ashley and Olivia, along with Jamie and Sam, climbed Snowden at the beginning of June and this is their story of their climb. The Birmingham City Uni student fundraising page has been a real success story thanks to the enterprising fundraising efforts of the whole team. Read more
Social events have been put on by the Cleft 2022 organisers. Details of the events is provided here. Read more
Agenda for meeting on 9th May 2022 at 7pm Read more
Our trustees regularly review and assess the risks faced by CLEFT in all areas of our work and plan for the management of those risks. Risk is an everyday part of charitable activity and managing it effectively is essential for us to achieve or key objectives and safeguard our funds and assets. Read more
Here at CLEFT, we are so grateful for all the time and effort our volunteers give. Our Volunteering Policy lays out the expectations and has been created to protect both the volunteer and CLEFT. It is available here to view and download. Read more
Although CLEFT does not work directly with cleft patients, safeguarding is still a priority at every level and we take this responsibility very seriously. Our safeguarding policy is available to view and to download. Read more
We hope that no one will need or want to raise a complaint however, the CLEFT complaints policy and information on how to raise a complaint are available here to view and download. Read more
1st April 2022 Read more
Zoom details, agenda and enclosures available to view and download. Meeting start time: 6pm. Read more
Agenda for meeting on 16th March 2022 at 7pm Read more
Izzy is in year 9 at Warminster School and was invited to take part in a project called the FPQ. The objective of the project is to write an essay or create a product on any subject and present it at the end of the school year. Izzy's plan to make and sell candles for CLEFT has been a huge success and over £600 was raised. Read more
Are you bursting with ideas? Do you have some fantastic suggestions of how we can raise funds? If you do, please read further... Read more
Baby Abdur was born with a complex craniofacial cleft. His mother brought him to the cleft centre in Dhaka where he is now being treated. Read more
During Mr Sommerlad's trip to Bangladesh this February, two surgical sets were handed over to the cleft team in Dhaka. Read more
1st March 2022 Read more
1st February 2022 Read more
Manchester medical student, Lily, held an art exhibition in Manchester just before Christmas. All the proceeds from the sales of the artwork was donated to CLEFT. It was a packed event and raised a great sum of money! Read more
In Harriet's own words, read here why she chose the unusual fundraising activity of walking a mile blindfolded for CLEFT. Read more
The Constitution of the Fundraising Committee provides the working framework for the committee members. Read more
The new CLEFT student section was six months in planning and eventually launched in September 2021. We celebrate their enthusiasm and contribution here, Read more
6th January 2022 Read more
1st December 2021 Read more