Tetraplegia turns a person’s world upside down in an instant. It brings with it not only huge physical hurdles, but substantial psychological and emotional toll. It is common for individuals to feel lost and isolated in the weeks following an injury, as the activities that once brought joy suddenly feel out of reach.
Without the right specialist equipment – such as adapted vehicles or lightweight wheelchairs – everyday tasks can become insurmountable, leaving people feeling trapped within their own homes. Regain exists to ensure this does not happen. We provide dedicated support from the very beginning and throughout the future. For our beneficiaries, life after injury has led to incredible milestones, including university degrees, rewarding careers, and even Paralympic success.
Our Vision:
A world where every everyone living with tetraplegia can live freely and fully.
Our Mission:
To enhance the quality of life for those living with tetraplegia, helping them reclaim their independence, opportunity, and joy.
We support people with tetraplegia to live independent, active, and fulfilling lives by:
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Equipping for Independence
Funding life-changing equipment, including mobility aids, communication aids, power add-ons, and both day-to-day and sports wheelchairs. Check our Grants page to apply for a grant. -
Encouraging Active Lives
Enabling people to be more active through access to the right equipment and opportunities, supporting movement, confidence, and wellbeing in everyday life. Check our Events page -
Empowering Ambition
Helping people pursue their personal, professional, and sporting goals through support with education, training, and employment opportunities. Check our Tetraplegic Women in Sports and Learn & Earn pages. -
Building a Strong Community
Bringing people together through shared experiences, peer support, and regular opportunities to connect, so no one faces tetraplegia alone. Check our Tetra Talk and Regain Cycling Club pages. -
Providing Personal Support
Building long-term relationships with our beneficiaries, their families, and carers, offering guidance and support at every stage. Check out our Regain Respite page. -
Raising Vital Funds
Generating income through donations, events, and partnerships to continue delivering life-changing support. Check our Get Involved section. -
Working in Partnership
Collaborating with other charitable organisations and business partners to maximise impact and reach more people who need support. More about it on the Helpful Organisations page.