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Impact

Through our programmes and projects we aim to help children:

  • Increase their confidence (clickable case study) (Garry Sturrock)
  • Increase their self-esteem (clickable case study) (Jacqueline Wilson)
  • Reduce their social isolation (clickable case study) (Kate Webb)
  • Learn new skills (clickable case study) (Robert Fenton)
  • Improve their wellbeing (clickable case study) (Phil and Catriona Annandale)

 

Our Children

Befriend a Child supported 255 children

  • 190 as part of our befriending programme (74%)
  • 52 benefitted from our Transition project (21%)
  • 13 as part of our intandem programme (5%)

 

  • 51% male
  • 49% female

 

  • 5-8 year olds 55
  • 9-12 year olds 132
  • 13+ yeas old 68

 

Referrals

 

We received and accepted 139 referrals

  • 42% from social work
  • 39% from education
  • 13% from third sector partners
  • 2% healthcare
  • 4% other sources

 

Top reasons for referral*

*Children can be referred for more than one reason

  • 47% Social isolation / lack of social skills
  • 32% Substance misuse in the family
  • 32% Behavioural problems
  • 31% Low self esteem
  • 25% Victim of abuse

 

Our Volunteers

Befriend a Child supported 324 volunteers

  • 287 befrienders
  • 13 intandem mentors
  • 4 trustees
  • 10 playscheme volunteers
  • 8 youth club volunteers
  • 2 playzone volunteers

 

 

LINK TO ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020

Published: 17th February, 2020

Updated: 13th October, 2021

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