Children
In Need - the charity
Few
people know that this well-loved charity deals with some of the
UK's most severe social problems every year.
Children
helped by the charity include those affected by issues such as homelessness,
HIV, sexual abuse and drug addiction.
A grant
from the charity could pay for anything from a qualified counsellor
or piece of equipment (for a disabled child, for example), to a
specially designed programme that could, quite literally, change
the course of a child's life. This could be a scheme to get
homeless youngsters off the streets, or one that would help a group
of deprived children from the inner cities achieve better results
at school.
Every
single penny of your donation goes to an organisation that helps
children - all the charity's overheads are paid for through the
interest earned on the money raised - therefore, if you donate £5,
a project will get the full £5.
For
a free fundraising pack with tips and advice on how to raise money,
call 0845 607 3333 or visit www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey
(packs include posters, fundraising materials and a magazine).
To
make a donation call 0845 733 2233.
Even
the smallest donation is vital . . .
•
£260 could pay for one course teaching 'independence skills'
to children with severe physical disabilities.
•
£250 could pay for two underprivileged children to attend
a holiday club while their mother receives treatment for a life-threatening
medical condition.
•
£85 could pay for one 'household starter pack' for a homeless
16-year-old attempting to escape life on the streets.
•
£75 could pay for a specialist hospice nurse to look after
children with cancer for a day.
•
£17 could pay for one session of therapy for a sexually abused
child or teenager.
•
£15 could pay for one session of counselling for a child affected
by violence at home.
•
£5 could pay for a Christmas present for a child from a homeless
family.
•
£4.99 could pay for a set of toy cars for a group of children
infected by HIV or Aids.
Last
year's appeal helped . . .
Single
Homeless Accommodation – local organisation providing
housing and support services for young homeless people. Given a
one year grant for a housing project, provision of utilities and
a starter pack for 30 young homeless people (£15,000).
MOSAC
– registered charity offering support and help to families
of sexually abused children. Given a one year grant to cover the
cost of a Children's Room Worker and an Outreach Support Worker,
plus a four-day 'Girl Power Course', two computers and software
(£11,138).
Oldham
Family Crisis Group – registered charity providing
services for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Given
a three year grant to cover the cost of the salaries of a Children's
Support Worker and a Children's Playworker to attend to the needs
of traumatised children residing at the refuge (£75,411).
Positive
Help – local organisation providing practical help
for up to 157 children affected by HIV. Given a one year grant for
the cost of the children's service (£10,000).
Schools
Outreach – national charity providing counselling
for children experiencing difficulties at school. Given a three
year grant for the salary of a Pastoral Care Worker based in a local
school to work with disaffected and vulnerable children on a deprived
housing estate in Swindon (£43,647).
Bridges
International - residential and rehabilitation service
for people affected by drug or alcohol addiction. Given a one year
grant for part of the salary of a Childrens' and Family Support
Worker (£8,000).
Friends
United Network - charity matching vulnerable children with
long term adult befrienders. Given a three year grant for the salary
of a Camden Caseworker and part costs of a befriending project benefiting
120 children aged five to 18 years (£55,217).
New
Horizon Youth Centre - charity offering services &
information to homeless young people in the Kings Cross area. Given
a three year grant for a project targeting underage girls vulnerable
to the sex trade (£61,818).
Warrington
Arc - charity supporting people/children affected by violence
& abuse. Given a three year grant for the part-time salaries
of a Project Worker, Project Manager & Project Administrator,
plus costs of a new project to provide workbooks to parents (£66,770).
Whizz
Kidz - national charity providing customised mobility equipment
to disabled children in the UK. Given a one year grant to provide
mobility equipment for approximately twenty high priority children
on a waiting list (£50,000).
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