Over The Wall is excited to announce that we have a new home at the former Ockbrook School, Derby! “We are very excited to have this beautiful site as our headquarters & national centre for our life-changing programmes" - Kevin Mathieson, CEO. More info will be shared soon!

We are very proud to have achieved four consecutive ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED ratings and most recently a ‘Very Good’ rating by the Care Inspectorate (the body who regulates care services in Scotland).

which are designed to be safe, supportive, and inclusive environments where young people can build confidence, make friends, and, importantly, rediscover the magic of childhood.

families, and supporters. Over The Wall Camp is a UK children’s charity with 26 years of experience providing free residential camps and online programmes for children with serious illnesses and their families. Each year, thousands of children and parents attend our camps,

in which she expressed them. We take very seriously our mission to provide transformational, inclusive, and safe camp experiences to children living with serious health challenges and their families. Part of our duty is to ensure the mental and physical safety of ALL campers,

apply for a place at one of our Health Challenge camps in Scotland. That invitation still remains. However, his family was declined a place on a Family Camp where children are accompanied by parents or siblings. This was not due to his mother’s views, but the aggressive nature

MEDIA STATEMENT We are aware of a recent news report covering a story regarding Over The Wall Camp. Unfortunately, the report contains inaccurate information. We would like to clarify that the child mentioned in the article wasn’t excluded from camp. In fact, he was invited to

We’re excited to share that Over The Wall Camp has been awarded £128K from @HeritageFundUK 🙌 This funding will support the preservation and future use of the former Ockbrook School. https://t.co/CBQK3xBVv8

Over The Wall Camp is seeking a talented and strategic Senior Marketing & Communications Manager to help us share our story. Find out more and apply - https://t.co/SYhLnSV5d9 #vacancyannouncement #jobs

"This already feels like one of the best things I've ever been involved with...and it's with people who really, really care. It couldn't be a better project." Check out our feature spread in @MarketingDerby, about our new home at Ockbrook in Derby! ✨ 👉 https://t.co/KkXCRwETFm

Did you know we support young carers like Fraser at camp? He has been a young carer for his sister for thirteen years. OTWC is a space for him to have fun, be himself & make friends! 👉 https://t.co/nM1GAMe51u #NationalSiblingsDay2025 #ItsaSiblingThing #mischiefandmagic✨

We're at the @_Derbion today, meeting the local community in Derby around our new Home Ockbrook! If you are in the local area, come say hello to Eve & Sophie, & find out more about camp, our development in Ockbrook & how you can get involved in the #mischiefandmagic! ✨

THANK YOU & WELL DONE to all our runners who participated in the @LLHalf on Sunday! 🏅 Your kindness & hard work raised vital funds so that more children living with serious illness can experience the #mischiefandmagic of camp! @tccglobal @Colliers AIT Logistics @Abercrombie

As a result of long-term health conditions, more than 1 in 10 children in the UK can be denied a carefree childhood. Over The Wall Camp is a place where these children & their families can discover a world of #mischiefandmagic & have fun with others! ✨ https://t.co/2ZUDDHQxiW

We are thrilled to announce that our challenge event, #ClimbTheCapital, in partnership with @LibertySpecMkts & @actionmedres, has been shortlisted for Third Sector Challenge Event of the Year! 🏆

Wishing the best of luck to all our runners participating in the @LLHalf Marathon tomorrow! THANK you for raising vital funds for children living with long-term conditions to enjoy the #mischiefandmagic of childhood at our camps! You've got this!💪🏅

What's involved in activity leading as a #volunteer at camp? Apply for this role and many others today, including clinical roles. Have your best summer yet, making the #mischiefandmagic for children living with long-term conditions, and their families! 👉 https://t.co/wcHk7LJjc2

Thank you to all who nominated Over The Wall Camp because we were chosen as one of 100 charities to receive £1000 from Movement for Good! 🙌 #ThankYou https://t.co/nwmvMa5Sid

We are always incredibly grateful for the precious time, expert care, enthusiasm and fun our doctors share at camp with us! Without our clinical volunteers, camp simply wouldn't be able to run! Here's a big THANK YOU from us to you! 💛 #DoctorsDay #mischiefandmagic

Happy #MothersDay to all the incredible figures who nurture, guide & love unconditionally! Today, we celebrate those who make a difference in our lives daily. 💐 Mums and mother figures who come to camp always have a story to share. 👇

You're invited to Over The Wall Camp's first ever Fun Day, on Saturday 28 June in Ockbrook! 🥳 *Free entry!* From 11am-4pm, with lots to do suitable for all ages! For more information, visit 👇 https://t.co/eqFaxH9mOz (Stall bookings & sponsorship opportunities also available!)