For the children on the waiting list at Befriend a Child, the words ‘change doesn’t come to those who wait’ are only too true. That’s why the charity has launched an appeal to raise £50,000 before the end of the year - so more local children who need their help get a chance to smile and thrive in 2019.
Befriend a Child currently have 50 children waiting to be matched with a befriender, and more are added each week. All of these youngsters face extremely difficult circumstances in their everyday lives. They are at risk of being excluded from school, of bullying, unhappiness and loneliness. Ultimately, they are at risk of missing out on their childhood and losing out in life.
To give them the start to life all children deserve the charity is appealing to Chamber members to help raise £50,000 before the end of the year. The money will pay for 1:1 support that will transform the lives of local youngsters. Please consider joining in and helping them hit their target. Your gift will make a difference to local children that will last a life time.
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