The charity 'Kidz Like Danny' was formed in January 1997. It was started by Lin and Dave Lloyd, parents of Daniel Lloyd. Daniel was born on the 2nd of December 1987 at City Hospital, Birmingham, and is autistic. He has an elder brother Matthew as well as a younger one, Jacob. A total of over £12,500.00 has been raised by the Kidzlikedanny charity so far. Organisations who have benefited from KLD are Baskerville Special School (Birmingham), Gorse Farm Residential Home (Marston Green), Uffculme Special School (Birmingham), Longmoor Special School, The Pines, The Birmingham Centre For Arts and Therapies, and The Northern Support Group. The money is used to purchase specialised equipment or items not covered in the school or organisations normal budget. Sometimes the money is used to fund trips out, for families with autistic children. The cost of these days out can be quite expensive, as much manpower is very often needed.

The money is raised by way of an annual concert/show. For the last two years the shows have been presented in the lush surroundings of The Crescent Theatre, Brindleyplace, Birmingham. Previous to this the shows were held at The Holy Name Centre Club, Great Barr. Artists generously give their services for free. Amongst those having performed in the past are Mick Feeney, The Odd Sod’s, Dave Jake, Mike Dolphin, Crisis Blues Band, The Soulistics, Claret, Malcolm Boyden, Jake Lloyd, Perry Bennett, Matt, Rachel Wayne, The Corridors, Montana Spirit, Cecil Foster, Dazlyn and Cats Whiskers to mention but a few. At each show there is a raffle and an auction of donations made by generous individuals and businesses.

As recently as Saturday 8th November 2003 our proceeds were swelled due to a donation of £1,100.00 from an International Organisation of Travel Agents and Tourism Executives called SKAL. It is their 65th Birthday this year and 'The Heart of England' section celebrated in style with a Charity Dinner Dance at Moor Hall Hotel Sutton Colfield.   

Without the support of many fantastic friends and family, KLD would not be able to help support organisations, whose aim it is to make autistic children’s lives as happy and fulfilling as possible. We thank you all for your time and generosity.

Lin and Dave Lloyd Nov 2003