MASKS (Make A Special Kid Smile) is a small, local registered charity which was founded in May 2005. They are fully committed to supporting The Vale Federation Special Schools to enhance and improve the lives of the children and young adults that attend and have a wide range of complex needs including:

• Moderate, Severe or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
• Autism
• Communication Difficulties
• Sensory Impairments.

MASKS support the emotional and physical well-being of the individual child and their families/carers, by using funds raised to provide opportunities otherwise unavailable to them, helping them to realise their potential by giving them social experiences which will build their confidence, support their educational advancement and encourage as much future independence as possible.

With nearly 350 students across the Federation, the MASKS team is constantly striving to fundraise in as many ways as possible. This includes PTA events, school fayres, quiz nights, individuals taking on challenges, sponsored events, local community/business involvement and support from other organisations which all contribute to enhancing the lives of the children at the schools.

Over recent years MASKS has helped fund items such as a Multi-Use Games Area, a school minibus, sensory equipment, a large climbing castle, library books and whole school outings to the pantomime at the local theatre.

If you would like more information about the Charity or can support us in any way, please contact masks@thevalefederation.com

To find out more about MASKS, please visit www.maskscharity.org

If you would like to donate to MASKS we have our Just giving page below, or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer please also click below.