Through the Roof

About

Through the Roof is a registered charity that exists to Transform lives through Jesus with disabled people.The charity’s name comes from the Bible account where some men break through the roof to help their disabled friend meet Jesus (Luke 5). We recognise that every person is made in the image of God and has inherent value and worth, which includes people who have personal experience of disability.There are over 1 billion disabled people living in the world today, and 16 million in the UK (24% of the population). Statistics show that globally a disabled person is more likely to live in poverty and isolation and to be a victim of crime and discrimination. They are less likely to be in employment and have less access to education, transport, appropriate housing and the internet (Office of Disability Issues). The cost of bringing up a disabled child is three times greater than bringing up a non-disabled child (Scope).Many of our dedicated trustees, staff team, volunteers and donors have personal experience of disability and seek to make a positive difference to the lives of disabled people and their families by:Providing life-changing opportunities for disabled peopleEquipping the Christian community to fully involve disabled peopleWe achieve these aims by delivering three activity programmes:International MissionChurch InclusionHolidays and Retreats