Children and young people

Back Up is the only charity in the UK that has dedicated services for children and young people with a spinal cord injury.

We know that life with a spinal cord injury can be hard. We are here to make things that bit easier by providing the opportunity for you to meet other young people who understand, to learn new skills that help with confidence and independence, and to have a lot of fun!

Watch Sam’s Children in Need appeal film to find out more about how we support children and young people:

Words that children and young people use to describe Back Up:

Back Up is to me…

"It’s unique as it’s the only charity for under 18s with spinal cord injury" Bethany, aged 13

"It helps you make new friends. It is there for the serious times and the fun ones." Maisie, 15

"It adapts to your needs and what you want, not what they want." Harkaran, 15

Supported by

BBK sponsor our wheelchair skills training for under 18s.