Grab yourself some cake, cookies, biscuits and more at the North Wing Bake Sale in aid of Action for Children who are helping to bring joy warmth and safety to vulnerable children this Christmas.

Wednesday 24th November 10:30 - 13:30 

Feel Good Hub, North Wing

***CALL FOR BAKERS***

If you would like to get involved in future bake sales then please email anna.russell@firstrail.com for more information. 

Since the start of the First Group Action for Children partnership in 2018, the award-winning campaign has helped fund a mental health practitioner to work directly with families at Action for Children’s services. This has sparked over 240 hours’ worth of intervention programmes have transformed families lives. In addition, 139 Action for Children staff have received vital training to help those children and families struggling with mental health problems.

But we know that more still needs to be done.

Even prior to the coronavirus pandemic, life for many vulnerable children had reached breaking point. 850,000 children and young people are struggling with a diagnosable mental health condition in the UK. That’s one child in ten.

The added challenges and long-term impact of the coronavirus will be felt by children, young people and their families for many years to come.

As 75% of all mental illness in adult life starts before the of age 18, it is vitally important that all children and young people have access to the services and support they need.

With your support, Action for Children will continue to be there for children and young people who need support with their mental health and wellbeing. Your donations will be put towards Action for Children's Enrichment Fund and mental health programmes, thus directly supporting children and young people on their journey to better mental health.

You'll see our team fundraising target on the right. By donating to one of our fundraising pages listed below, you can help us smash this goal and help Action for Children reach as many children as possible.

Thank you for considering supporting our challenge. Together we can make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.

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