HOW YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL IS CHANGING YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES ACROSS THE UK

THE DIFFERENCE YOUR SCHOOL’S SUPPORT MAKES

In a time when so many families and young people need support, we are incredibly grateful to secondary schools like yours for the efforts you go to in order to raise money for BBC Children in Need.

Thanks to the continued support of all our incredible secondary school supporters, the £4 million that you have kindly helped to raised will enable us to support around 30,000 children through 200 local projects right across the UK this year. This means we can continue to be on the ground in local communities up and down the nation, supporting young people facing issues associated with poverty, mental health concerns and the loss of loved ones, helping to provide them with positive and safe spaces

ABIGAIL'S STORY

“They’re really supportive at Stitch the Gap, they always ask how you’re getting on, ‘cos when you’re a young carer all you’re thinking about is the person at home.”

13-year-old Abigail from Glasgow lives with her mum Julie, and her brother and sister. She is a young carer for her mum.

When Abigail was just six years old her mum was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had to have emergency surgery. While recovering she had one stroke followed by another. She had to learn to walk again and to this day, still struggles with her mobility.

Abigail helps her mum with cooking and cleaning, and other jobs around the house. She likes learning new recipes to be able to cook for her mum.

Abigail started attending a project called Stitch the Gap, supported by BBC Children in Need, which helps children with their mental health and emotional well-being through sewing sessions.

Stitch the Gap has supported Abigail for a long time, offering her people to talk to and a safe and friendly space. Abigail has made lots of clothes and new friends and would now like to become a fashion designer.

YOUR SUPPORT HAS NEVER BEEN SO VITAL

BBC Children in Need funds amazing people and projects across the UK to help children be the best they can be.

Last November, we talked about how we can only fund 1 in 8 of the organisations that need us, but thanks to your nursery’s continued support and fundraising, we’ve been able to reach even more children & young people.

YOUR SUPPORT HAS NEVER BEEN SO VITAL

A new study has revealed that 30% of under-18s across the UK are now affected by poverty, with 1 in 5 parents worried about their child’s worsening mental health too.

Our funding is supporting over 2,200 youth workers that enable and form positive relationships that support young people in the greatest need.

Last year we enabled 137,000 young people to enjoy better relationships with their families, friends and peer relationships, and feel included and belonging to their communities

YOUR FUNDRAISING DONATION HAS HELPED US OFFER SUPPORT SUCH AS:

£100

pays for a summer residential break for a young girl on the autism spectrum. This will support her to have fun, make memories and build confidence.

£500

will pay for 6 weeks of mentoring for a young boy affected by mental health issues. This will help him to build their self-worth and to manage his feelings.

£1000

will pay for 200 families affected by poverty to have a hot meal and attend an activity session, allowing them quality time together away from the challenges of daily life.

EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS PROGRAMME

4.3 million children live in poverty in the UK – your support means we can now help provide them with the basics they need for life.

BBC Children in Need’s Emergency Essentials programme provides funding to local charities, so they can purchase essential items for families living in poverty. This includes things like washing machines, cookers, blankets, clothing or beds.

Unfortunately, as the cost of living continues to rise, more families are under extreme pressure. The expense of replacing a broken appliance, or a new piece of furniture, is out of reach for so many.

“We had a black mould problem in our house, and it ate through all of the mattresses and bedding. It was affecting the kids’ health, their performance at school because they weren’t getting enough sleep...everything. The new mattresses have been life-changing for all of us.”

Rachel*, a young mother of four children received Emergency Essentials' support
SECONDARY SCHOOL IMPACT

This year, the Emergency Essentials programme has supported 24,930 children affected by poverty. Your fundraising donation will allow us to be there again this year for the children that need us most.

One of the most requested items from Emergency Essentials is beds. It’s estimated 400,000 children in the UK are going without a bed of their own at the moment – that’s why the funding like this is so vital. Thanks to your help, we can provide beds, mattresses, and blankets for families and children in need.

*Rachel’s quote is real, but her name has been changed to protect her identity.

A MAP OF YOUR IMPACT

Last year, BBC Children in Need supported over 340,000 children and young people across the UK.

Find out how we’re supporting children in your local area:

WHERE YOU HELP

THE PROJECTS WE FUND HAVE HELPED YOUNG PEOPLE TO...

75,000 YOUNG PEOPLE

feel more empowered

137,000 YOUNG PEOPLE

have better relationships

132,000 YOUNG PEOPLE

have stronger emotional wellbeing

THANK YOU

The compassion and kindness schools like yours have shown to children and young people across the UK, especially when times are so tough, is incredible.

On behalf of every child, family, project and organisation we’ve been able to support – please accept our most heartfelt thanks.

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