In October 2025, SpecialEffect teamed up with Edinburgh Zoo to take two of our BubbleBuster kids to meet their favourite animals virtually from the safety of their homes! Here's a peek at Josy’s favourite animal: Giraffes! 🦒
About us
We're a charity that's helping everyone with disabilities to enjoy video games for fun, inclusion and rehabilitation. We know there's no one-size-fits-all way of doing this. That's why we're not about sending out free games or video game equipment. In fact we don't sell anything at all. We visit people to find out exactly what they want to play, and what they need to play it. We'll then lend them the equipment they need, and support them until they can get the best out of it. By committing time, patience and expertise, we can open the door to self-esteem, confidence and a better quality of life.
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http://www.specialeffect.org.uk
External link for SpecialEffect
- Industry
- Computer Games
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Charlbury, Oxfordshire
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Video games and Disability
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Get directions
The Stable Block
Cornbury Park
Charlbury, Oxfordshire OX7 3EH, GB
Employees at SpecialEffect
Updates
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Behind the scenes at SpecialEffect , today we're saying goodbye to the incredible Pam who has been involved with everything SE since our inception back in 2007! We'll miss you, Pam!
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GameBlast 2026 kicks off this February and we need YOU to take part! Our biggest annual streaming fundraiser GameBlast invites creators of all kinds, all over the world, to raise vital funds for SpecialEffect through streaming, gaming, videomaking and podcasting! Sign up today, and help us spread inclusivity, awareness and the joy of gaming! https://lnkd.in/ew4ayaYe
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SpecialEffect thanks to the continued generous support of the Steel Media Ltd team will be at the always very special Pocket Gamer Connects in London next week as charity partner! If you are at the show do visit us on stand SU6 to be updated on all our latest projects helping gamers across the world!
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Our friends at Green Man Gaming have been passionate supporters of our work at SpecialEffect for many years including being a founder sponsor of #OneSpecialWalk and a having a bundle in 2025 for #OneSpecialDay! We have great news for 2026 with Green Man Gaming having just launched a very special bundle working with 11 bit studios S.A. Kepler Interactive Curve Games ZA/UM Studio and indie.io to support our work helping gamers across the world! Do check it out! "Indie Adventures Kicks Off Our First Charity Bundle of 2026 🚀 We’re excited to start 2026 with a curated collection of six critically acclaimed indie titles in support of SpecialEffect. With games that span dark folklore, tactical strategy, rich narrative RPGs, and atmospheric stealth, the bundle includes: 🟢 The Thaumaturge 🟢 Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn 🟢 For The King II 🟢 Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew 🟢 Disco Elysium – The Final Cut 🟢 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga With thanks to 11 bit studios S.A., Kepler Interactive, Curve Games, Hooded Horse, ZA/UM Studio and indie.io, we can offer players a saving of up to 93% on the bundle, which carries an SRP of $199. Most importantly, every purchase of Indie Adventures supports SpecialEffect, the UK charity that helps people with physical disabilities enjoy video games through innovative, accessible technology. Our first bundle of the year is available now exclusively at https://lnkd.in/eNTZx54F "
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Meet Max, whose robot double has helped him to exam success! His little BubbleBuster robot kept him in vital contact with his school and friends when his Hodgkin Lymphoma treatment meant that he had to spend significant time away from school. Thank you to Corley Academy, No Isolation and all our amazing supporters who fundraise so we can have projects like BubbleBusters's and of course thank you to Max and Michelle!
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No better way to finish the SpecialEffect year than with this story from the match on Friday with Ezra having a magical night courtesy of our friends at Northampton Town Football Club (Official) Thank you to each and every person who supports SpecialEffect to help more amazing children like Ezra! See you in 2026!
❤️ We were delighted to welcome Ezra to Friday's game as our very special mascot. Ezra was diagnosed with leukaemia this time last year but supported by partners SpecialEffect and the club, he has made a full recovery. ❤️ #ShoeArmy 👞 https://lnkd.in/eVvSp3Vj
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This year has been absolutely astounding for SpecialEffect, and we'd love to take this opportunity to give our most heartfelt thanks to you, our amazing supporters! Our team are taking a well deserved rest over the holiday season, and we'll be back on Jan 5th. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
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In 2024, Ezra was diagnosed with leukaemia and introduced to our BubbleBuster project by Northampton Town Football Club (Official), which kept him in touch with school, his friends and football. Tonight, Ezra will be one of the Matchday Mascots for Northampton Town Football Club's match against AFC Wimbledon! ⚽ https://lnkd.in/eeygx_cQ
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Have you kept up to date with Kpop Demon Hunters? Do you know your Pokémon trivia? Can you explain QUANTUM PHYSICS?! Tune in now to the annual SpecialEffect Christmas Quiz livestream, Jeopardy style, live with Safe In Our World and Whale and Dolphin Conservation! https://lnkd.in/g7ZuipQ
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