News and Stories

When Sophia passed her Civil Aviation Authority test she became one of the youngest qualified pilots in the UK. At 16 years old she was too young to drive a car or ride a motorbike - but she could fly a helicopter!

Sam, Ben and Nick – aka The Engine, The Red Squirrel, and The Drafter – are setting out on their bikes from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) to raise funds for CLAPA, on Saturday, August 16. 

CLAPA’s fundraising manager Louise Dutton has been recognised for her exceptional work at this year’s National Fundraising Awards.

CLAPA’s logo has been speeding around Silverstone and Brands Hatch, viewed by thousands of spectators – thanks to race enthusiast and dad Jack, whose son Luke was born with a cleft.

Sunday June 8 marks National Best Friend's Day. To celebrate, we're sharing the story of two best friends who met at CLAPA's Activity Weekends, for young people born with a cleft.

International Nurses’ Day is a day to recognise the vital contribution nurses make to our lives. And one of these celebrated nurses is cleft clinical nurse specialist, and CLAPA trustee, Izzy.

Lacie-Jo’s journey: A story of strength, love, and resilience, written by her mum, Rebecca. 

When Matt and his wife Katie were told their second child would be born with a cleft lip they were overwhelmed, and turned to CLAPA for much-needed information about the often misunderstood condition.

CLAPA volunteer and former CYPC member Izzy has turned her experiences of being born with a cleft palate into a passion for working in the medical industry.

The 40th annual Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland (CFSGBI) Conference will have a very different feel this year – with more than 30 people with lived experience of cleft involved in the programme.

We're saying a big good luck to our eight fantastic London Landmark runners in 2025.
Prior to the big day on Sunday 6th April, we spoke to four of team CLAPA's runners.

SURVEY NOW CLOSED. In the last few years, we’ve heard from many of you who’ve had problems accessing NHS dental care, especially for cleft-related issues. We want to learn more about the kind of problems you’ve been having so we can better understand how to help.