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