_{Jeans for Genes is a children’s charity which raises money to help provide care and support services for children and families affected by genetic disorders, and funds ongoing research into the causes and potential cures of these conditions.}

_{Their annual fundraiser, Jeans for Genes Day, takes place this year on Friday 2nd October. On this date thousands of people across the country make a donation to wear their jeans to work or school and raise money for children with genetic disorders.}

_{We inherit our genes from our parents and these make us who we are, from our eye colour, to the dimples in our cheeks, to our susceptibility to certain illnesses. Genetic disorders happen when a gene, or a number of genes, are altered or missing. This means the instructions cannot be read by the body because they are not working properly or they simply aren't there. These alterations in the genes, genetic disorders, can affect a child's life in many ways including their senses, their movement, their learning and in many cases they can seriously reduce their quality of life and their lifespan.}

_{Twenty thousand children are born with genetic disorders in the UK every year, the equivalent to one in 33 babies, about one in every school class. There are more than four thousand genetic disorders that we currently know about. Although individually these conditions are quite rare, together they account for more than half of all childhood deaths. Examples of more well know genetic disorders include: cystic fibrosis, haemophilia, restricted growth disorders sickle cell anaemia and muscular dystrophies.}

_{Find out more at www.jeansforgenes.com , for educational resources tailored to KS1-4 visit www.genesareus.org.}

_{The Pathway Workshop, Registered Charity No.1014416. Pathway Workshop is a registered charity for productive employment and training for disadvantaged adults between 16 and 80, with both physical disabilities and those with learning impairment. Pathway Workshop seeks to improve the job prospects of people with disabilities, and those who may be disadvantaged in today's labour market}

_{The Pathway Workshop are committed to providing training and paid employment to as many disadvantaged individuals as they can. The Workshop provides practical experience and the opportunity to learn new skills in woodworking and machining. Individuals are able to progress at their own pace, thus achieving their maximum potential.}

_{They work hard recycling waste wood in a fully equipped mill workshop making high quality garden furniture and animal habitats - and they receive a fair wage in return. Following individually tailored training programmes and with careful and supportive counselling, staff may progress to the mainline job market. If not, Pathway Workshop can guarantee that their lives, confidence and self-esteem will be hugely improved. They will quite rightly form part of our valued working society. For more information on The Pathway Workshop please visit their website www.pathway-workshop.co.uk.}