Blog posts

Pictured: Courtney, first left By former camper and volunteer, Courtney Evans I first heard about OTW when I was 10. I was diagnosed with E.Coli and meningococcal septicaemia at four […]

By Julie Foster, Head of Trusts and Individual Giving The children that come to our camps are often excluded from participating in mainstream life, due to the complexity of their

Naturally, parents want to protect their children and keep them safe, so it can be particularly devastating to learn that your child has a serious health condition, such as diabetes,

Written by Rachel Burkinshaw, OTW camper parent and blogger at 7yearstodiagnosis It’s hard to believe that 4 years ago we knew absolutely nothing about Over The Wall and now, here we

As well as having an impact on children’s lives, meeting new people and joining a warm and fun-loving community – volunteering with Over The Wall can help you to gain valuable experience, develop new skills and build your self-confidence, helping

Written by Rachel Burkinshaw, OTW camper parent and blogger at 7yearstodiagnosis “…when one person in the family has a chronic illness, the whole family has it…”  – Jamie-Lynn Sigler  When you

Over The Wall encourages campers to become the hero of their own stories. Our Therapeutic Recreation programme focuses on helping our campers, who experience health challenges, to realise the incredible

In 2016, Over The Wall’s Director of Volunteering, Zoe Grant won the coveted ‘Volunteer Manager of the Year’ award from Third Sector Awards, securing the charity’s reputation as a solid