Upcoming events
CCAA Family Support Weekend 2026
Hollowford, Derbyshire :25th to 27th September – Fully Booked.
If you would like to register your interest for next year’s weekends, please complete the Weekend Booking Form, and we shall let you know once dates are released.
Priory Park, Reigate, Area Family Meet-up
The summer is within reach and we are delighted to announce that we have just opened bookings for our CCAA Southern Summer Picnic meet-up in Reigate, Surrey. If you fancy a fun day out for all the family, you can book directly via this link:
https://www.ccaa.org.uk/events-consent-form
The event will take place in Priory Park, Reigate on Sunday 5th July. Bring your own picnic and join the fun! The event is for the whole family so siblings are very welcome of course. Wristbands for the mini bumper cars, inflatables etc will be covered by CCAA. Full details including exact times, meeting place etc will be provided to each family on receipt of booking forms.
Whether you have been to a CCAA event before or this is your first time, we can’t wait to see you there!
With special thanks and congratulations again to Fatimah for her gorgeous, colourful, competition-winning poster and to our amazing local area rep volunteers Maria and Steph for their time, energy and commitment.
N.B. Being entirely outdoors, this event will be weather dependent so cross your fingers and toes! If necessary, any cancellation will be communicated to all those who have booked via email and more widely via our social channels nearer the time.
CCAA News
New addition to our Award Badges – Next Steps
We are delighted to reveal our new addition to the family!
Bringing you the ‘Next Steps’ badge in a bright, zingy purple – all in stock and ready to be sent out to deserving recipients!
Please find all the info about this badge and our existing badges including the nomination form here:
BSR 2026 Conference in Glasgow
CCAA attends BSR (British Society of Rheumatology) Conference in Glasgow.
We are here to represent the voices of all the JIA families we support.
Research news
Our research page provides the latest information on research in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), uveitis, and paediatric rheumatology.
Explore the page to discover:
- Current research studies recruiting participants
- Research surveys where your input can make a difference
- Research reports, findings, and publications
Fundraising news
St Pierre Golf Club hosted a full day of fundraising activities on Friday, 19 June.
The day began early with an exciting Speed Golf Challenge, as four golfers raced around all 18 holes at St Pierre Golf Club in a bid to raise money for the charity. Supporters contributed through predictions of the players’ completion times and scores, helping to generate donations throughout the event. Organisers praised the teamwork and dedication of everyone involved in making the challenge a success.
Fundraising continued into the evening with a unique prize experience awarded through a club auction. The winning bidder enjoyed a two-hour session on a professional train simulator, an opportunity that proved both memorable and entertaining. Participants thoroughly enjoyed the experience while making a significant contribution to the charity through their winning bid.
The fundraising initiative was led by Mel Grinnell, the Ladies Captain of St Pierre Golf Club, who selected CCAA as her chosen charity for the year.
Speaking about the event, she said: “I am so happy to be raising money for the CCAA as my chosen charity during my year as Ladies Captain at St Pierre. We want CCAA families to receive the same incredible support that we were fortunate to receive with Jenna over the years.”
Funds raised through the day’s activities will help the CCAA continue providing support and assistance to children and families facing the challenges of JIA.
UK Three Peaks Challenge May 2026
Jude’s Fundraiser for CCAA
What an amazing achievement!
A huge thank you to Jude for taking on this challenge and making such a difference. Well done, Jude!
