The CHAS Alphabet

The children and families we care for are at the very heart of everything we do, including our CHAS Alphabet.

Two of our children designers with their letters.

The CHAS Alphabet is bright and colourful and represents the joy we bring to families, as well as remembering loved ones.

Each letter has been individually designed by one of the children or young people we care for, or a family member. That means there is a very personal story behind every letter.

The inspiration behind the design

This beautiful letter was designed by Novah: "Novah's name means an astronomical event where a star explodes".

The Letter n decorated with paint splatters over a blue star outline on a pink background

Have a look at more brilliant designs

Check out these videos to see more of the brilliant designs created by children and families.

Short version - approx. 2 minutes – featuring a few of the letters.

Long version - approx. 8 minutes - featuring all 37 letters recently added to the CHAS alphabet.

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Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (known as CHAS) is a Scottish charity, SC019724, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

CHAS is a company limited by guarantee and is registered in Scotland, SC136410. VAT Registration number 214 8303 34.

Registered Office: Head Office, Canal Court, 42 Craiglockhart Avenue, Edinburgh EH14 1LT.