Big Give Small Charity Week
This June we are excited to be taking part in the Big Give’s Small Charity Week match funding campaign, giving you a chance to have twice the impact. Your support means that we can continue to deliver vital mental health support for ever-growing numbers of young people.
Donate from 12pm on 23rd June and support local young people’s mental health.
No5 Stories
Read stories from young people we have supported over the last 54 years
The difference you will make:
Our target of £14,000 will pay for 288 specialist counselling sessions for local young people struggling with their mental health
With over 900 young people currently waiting for help with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, and feeling unable to cope, your support will help us to see more young people more quickly.
Your donation will mean we will make a life-long difference to the lives of even more local young people.
Campaign Target:
£14,000
How your donation will help:
- £10 pays for a mindfulness colouring book for a young person
- £20 pays for a telephone support call for two young people
- £50 pays for a counselling session for a young person
Kind2Mind fundraising achievements so far
Match-funded Campaign Target Reached and over £20,000 raised!
£3,300 from TVCTA Golf Day
Young people supported by No5 say...
"I now rarely think about suicide, I am able to process my own thoughts and feelings a lot better, and I am able to recognise when I am feeling anxious or depressed, and I can calm myself down much better."
"I have opened up about my past, present and future and had the chance to express how I feel in a calm, and non-judgmental environment and have learnt tips and tricks to manage my anxiety better. The experience at No5 has been a great one, everyone is very nice & polite and have made me feel safe."
"The help received by my daughter has been immeasurable. The work done by No5 to help plug a gaping hole in NHS provision is literally life-saving."
"No5 saved my life"
Thank you to our Champion Pledger
You only have from 12pm on 23rd June until 12pm on 30th June to make your donation!
About Big Give
The Big Give, founded by Sir Alec Reed in 2007, has doubled £247 million in global charity donations. Guided by values of generosity, purpose, trustworthiness, and unity, the Big Give multiplies goodwill to tackle major world challenges. Their dedicated team is passionate about connecting people with causes, inspiring giving, and building a better, more sustainable future together.
Why No5 Young People is Needed
No5 addresses increased mental health challenges stemming from the pandemic and the cost of living crisis in the past few years. The NHS waiting lists have more than doubled, exceeding 950 since early 2022, with professionals like GPs, social workers, and CAMHS now referring distressed young individuals to us.
Our Solution to our Increasing Mental Health problem
Our solution involves expanding counselling services with qualified youth counsellors, and enhancing mental well-being through initiatives like support groups, Summer Transitions projects, school workshops, community and youth social action projects, and online resources These measures provide timely aid to vulnerable young people in our community, bridging the gap in mental health support and driving long-term improvements.
