North Wales Ambassador Club

Whizz-Kidz is about giving disabled children and young people the independence to enjoy an active childhood – at home, at school and at play. We focus on each disabled child’s individual needs, taking into account their clinical, social, educational and developmental needs. Being independent and in control of when and where they want to go takes young disabled people from isolation to inclusion and gives them the chance to enjoy a more active childhood and realise their true potential.

The ethos of the Ambassador Clubs is ‘fun and friendship’ and they run from 10am to 3.30pm on Saturdays and during school holidays. Each day is based on a key theme such as healthy living, creativity or leadership. The programme is designed so that young people can learn key life skills, manage their own regional campaigns, play sports, develop wheelchair skills, take part in drama and music activities, whilst making new friends and having fun. All activities are free and we can also help families by providing reasonable travel expenses.

The project has been designed in consultation with our Ambassador Network. Most clubs are ‘parent free zones’, although we will encourage parents to attend the first club to learn about the activities on offer and to meet Whizz-Kidz staff, PAs and volunteers. All staff are CRB checked and all activities risk assessed prior to the commencement of each club.

Club activities are aimed at young disabled people with no or mild-moderate learning difficulties.

For young disabled people with severe learning difficulties we will offer support and advice, as well as signposting to other relevant organisations and the chance to attend other Whizz-Kidz events.

Whizz-Kidz has secured funding from BIG Lottery to run these clubs across the country over the next four years. The dates for the North Wales Ambassador Club for the next year are overleaf. We hope you will be able to help us promote this exciting opportunity to children and young people in your area.


Why would a young person join?

The Kidz Unlimited programme is designed so that young people can get the most out of being a member of their club. As well as learning new skills and making new friends, young people will have the opportunity to get a work placement, go on days out and even have a chance to attend an awards ceremony at the House of Commons in London!

When they attend for the first time they will receive an Ambassador Club welcome pack including a ruck sack, tee shirt, stickers, and loads of other goodies. All we ask for in return is that young people try and attend as many meetings as possible so they get the most from being an Ambassador. If they attend all eight meetings they will receive some gift vouchers and will automatically be entered into the grand prize draw for an iPod Touch!


Dates & Themes

4th April - Fun and friendship.

21st May - Future Leaderz.

2nd July - Campaigning Day.

13th August - You choose!

24th September - Going for Gold.

29th October - Go Team!

TBC - Healthy Living.


We want to make sure that as many young people as possible have the chance to be part of the Ambassador Network. We hope that you will be able to pass this information on to other colleagues working with children and young people.

If we can send you more leaflets, posters or application forms please email: ambassadors@whizz-kidz.org.uk or call us on 0800 151 3350.

Alternatively you can contact the Wales Ambassador Club Co-ordinator on 07919 066 085 or email z.quraishi@whizz.kidz.org.uk