We are Beams is a local charity that supports disabled children and their families. The disabled children and young people who access our services will typically have one or multiple learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical or sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, Autism or severe ADHD. Our work is divided up into four key areas. These are Short Breaks Services, Family Advice Service, Direct Payment Service and Dragon’s Retreat Short Break Unit. We need to raise £1.6 million in order to continue our care services to the most vulnerable in society. At any one time we support 450 families.