As part of our upcoming Big Give campaign, we’re reaching out to our community to help make a meaningful impact.
With your support, we aim to secure £2,500 in pledges by 30 August to qualify for our place in the campaign. Our overall target is £10,000, with the remaining funds to be raised through match funding and a public fundraising effort from Tuesday 3 December to Tuesday 10 December.
Pledge now, pay later!
Pledging is simple and can be done in a few easy steps. Pledges need to be over £100 and will play a crucial role in helping us reach our £10,000 fundraising target and continue our vital work in the community. And the best news is, you can pledge from today!
We must receive all pledge offers by 12 noon on 30 August 2024 and you will need to pay your pledges by 6pm on 17 January 2025.
It really is pledge now and pay later.
To make a pledge today please click here.
Where will your money go?
Through the Big Give Christmas Challenge, we are raising funds to deliver early intervention services for up to 100 young people aged 11-18 in West Kent. This service will improve their mental health, provide coping strategies, and support adults and carers with communication techniques and early recognition of mental health problems.
We must provide children and young people with the best start in life to help them develop the resilience and coping mechanisms needed to thrive as adults. Alarmingly, the number of children and young people referred to specialist mental health services in our area has surged by over 28% in the past two years. This significant increase highlights a growing crisis that demands immediate attention.
Poor mental health among young people has far-reaching implications, affecting their academic performance and straining relationships with family, friends, and peers. These challenges can lead to isolation and worsen their mental health. The impact of poor mental health in childhood often persists into adulthood, affecting their ability to function in society, maintain employment, and form healthy relationships.
“Before it, when I got angry I felt like I couldn’t control myself, and I had an urge to lash out verbally and physically. Before I didn’t really have much advice or anything to help me, but after the one-to-ones I know a lot more about the situation I was in. It gave me a bit more confidence and control over my body, because usually I got angry, but at the moment, thanks to the project I’m starting to get a bit more chilled” (10 year old male student)
We believe in the power of collective giving, and with your support, we can achieve something truly extraordinary. Together, we can ensure that this year’s Big Give campaign is our most successful yet, providing essential resources and support to those who need it most. Please consider making a pledge today!
