SpecialEffect
https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/
SpecialEffect transform the lives of people with physical challenges right across the world through the innovative use of technology. At the core of this mission is their work to optimise inclusion, enjoyment and quality of life by helping people control video games to the best of their abilities for as long as they need them.
They don’t charge anything at all for their help. That’s why donations, large or small, really do count. Without charitable support, they wouldn’t be able to help people with physical disabilities to enjoy a better quality of life through their assessments, online resources and collaboration with key developers.
UK Reg. Charity No: 1121004

Hello everyone!
We wanted to let you all know that the process for getting a charity added to the Twitch Charity Tool has changed, because of this, we will be closing out these requests. At this time, the charity tool is fully integrated with the PayPal Giving Fund; so if your charity is registered there, you can already find it to start a fundraising campaign. In the case you find your charity appears to be missing from the tool, please reach out to the organization regarding registering with the PayPal Giving Fund.
You can learn more about how to sign up your charity here: https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/twitch-charity-charities. For more information on Twitch’s Charity Tool, please feel free to access our FAQ Help Article: https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/twitch-charity-faqs.
While we normally respond to each idea on UserVoice individually, as a result of the volume of requests and the scope of this change, we will be mass responding to let the community know. Apologies if you have shown support for multiple charities and are receiving more than one email update for this adjustment.
Thank you all for giving us your feedback and for sharing your passion for your charities with Twitch!
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DapperPaperBag commented
Special Effect is a charity that provides disabled people with customised gaming set-ups around their disabilities. Each year they hold an event called Gameblast of where loads of streamers from over the world raise money. Having them would make Gameblast a lot easier for charity streamers in the UK.
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agster187 commented
This charity is providing the tools for inclusivity amongst the disabled community to join in and play the games they love. They need all the support they can get and are the hero's that don't wear cape's.
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solegs100 commented
To build customer gaming rigs for disabled people! What's not to like about this! Please add the charity. Thanks.
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Jonny2352 commented
This.
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MSec commented
Twitch already know about SpecialEffect having hosted their #GameBlast event for the last couple years! Please add these guys when you expand charities to UK orgs!
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Besty_019 commented
Special effect are an amazing Charity that changes lives 💛
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solegs100 commented
A platform for content creators to play and review games on would be great to officially recognize a charity that provides help to people who want to game and express themselves. Seems logical one would think?
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TheEnglishGentleman commented
One of the reasons Twitch exploded, was because of gaming.
SpecialEffect provide less-abled gamers the controls needed, to access and enjoy those games and associated communities. I couldn't think of a charity more apt for this position. -
Sham69uk commented
Special Effect bring pleasure to some amazing people. Long may it continue!
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texasp8 commented
SpecialEffect change lives for the better. simples.
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Spikeychris commented
Up with this sort of thing!
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BornToSnipe7_ commented
Special Effect are an amazing charity and bring joy to so many people. Not to mention they have a brilliant team 💛
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JEPR_9750 commented
Special effect do absolutely brilliant work to help bring joy to so many people. Fantastic Cause!
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Tilbo_ commented
Special Effect are a really great charity doing truly amazing work!