BT have been a long term supporter of Action for Children and Byte Night, so we are delighted to have 5 BT staff from across the business in Northern Ireland boycotting their beds in order to help vulnerable children who dream of a safe and happy childhood.

We have decided to hoof it down to BT Riverside Tower, Belfast for the mane event and sleep out in a horse box, hopefully there won't be too many long faces!

Katie's Story

Funds raised will help individuals like single mum Katie had a turbulent childhood. Her mum passed away when she was just 15 and - when her dad couldn't cope - Katie was placed in foster care. She fell pregnant at 16 and moved into a mother and baby unit before getting her own accommodation with her son, Christopher.

Katie was referred to Action for Children after suffering abuse at the hands of an ex-partner, and struggling with her mental health. Her support worker, Hannah, became a vital lifeline. "Hannah is consistent, and I know she is always available on the end of the phone...I don't know what I would do without her. With Action for Children, I feel cared for and protected." When coronavirus hit, life got even harder for Katie and her son Christopher. Through Action for Children's Coronavirus Emergency Fund, Katie got a grant to pay for the basics as well as food vouchers. "Before I was crying and always stressed...It was a godsend." 

Please help me raise funds to help vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK.