The William Little Foundation (WLF) was established in 1990 by Ian Dawson-Shepherd, who had previously founded the charity Scope. The object of the Foundation was to investigate the causes of neurodevelopmental disorders, of which cerebral palsy is the most severe, and seek wherever possible to prevent them. We do this by supporting world-class basic research, hosting multi-disciplinary workshops and conferences, and providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and best practice across all parts of the UK’s CP sector.