A Chester charity has been able to buy a specialised trike for a disabled child after a funding boost.

Children Today, which helps disabled children and young adults, received £1,130 from Redrow.

This money was used to buy an adapted trike for a 13-year-old child from Ellesmere Port.

Emma Prescott, charity director, said: "The donation also covered costs to support 50 families with our funding pathway support packs.

"These packs provide helpful information about support services and funding opportunities that are available for families with disabled children, who are often time-poor and struggle to even know where to start when it comes to finding the support they so desperately need."

The charity provides a range of specialised equipment, including powered wheelchairs, adapted buggies, sensory equipment, and specialist seating and beds.

Ms Prescott added: "Some children we help have severe autism and other conditions that can make it challenging for families to take their children out.

"An adapted trike can give them a vital lifeline to getting outside together safely, boosting confidence and motor skills."

Children Today aims to help as many families as possible, providing equipment not available on the NHS.

These items are often costly as they are tailored to each individual and grow with the child.

Anna Evans-Kerr, sales director at Redrow NW, said: "An experience like being able to ride a bike safely with your family is something many of us take for granted but the work that Children Today does is life-changing for disabled children.

"Reading about all the children who have been helped so far is extremely heartwarming and I’m so pleased we could help make a difference to families."

For more information on the homes Redrow is building at Kings Moat Garden Village on Wrexham Road, visit their website.