Raise Your Hands

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This #WorldMentalHealthDay we're proud to recognise the brilliant work done in this space by so many of our charities. Whether it's award-winning and evidence-backed surf therapy by The Wave Project; sharing the joy of storytelling with Storybook Dads or supporting children of parents who are struggling with mental illness like Our Time; their agile and responsive work makes a huge impact. Find out more about our charities here: https://lnkd.in/eZfE9Q2E #WMHD2024

Described as “one of the most exhilarating, discombobulating, potentially life-changing theatrical experiences going”, immersive theatre sensation You Me Bum Bum Train is back in London for 2024 and we are thrilled to be working with them as an associate partner. Our partnership was born out of shared beliefs in the potential of young people, raising money for charities in innovative ways and the power of collaboration between art, business and charity to create positive social impact. All tickets for this year’s incredibly exciting and secretive show have already been allocated, BUT we may have our hands on a few, as well as access to organising private nights for groups. If you’d like to know more about how to get yourself a ticket for You Me Bum Bum Train, sign up to our mailing list here: (https://lnkd.in/ewb6pqxD) and keep your eyes on your inbox for further information. To find out more about private nights, drop us a message. #ymbbt #youmebumbumtrain #londonevents #immersivetheatre

It's #HospiceCareWeek, which feels like the perfect time to mention one of our charities: Jessie May – a specialist nursing support service designed for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Unlike traditional hospices, Jessie May delivers its services in the family's own home, and has been doing since 1996. They support the whole family for the whole journey - in life, at end of life and in bereavement. Find out more about them (and the rest of our brilliant charities) here: https://lnkd.in/eEdZJqRG

We're delighted to have recently added Rossa Shanks to our Board of Trustees. Rossa is passionate about unlocking children's potential by investing early in their futures. He's a marketeer, with a 20-year career that spans creative advertising agencies, start-ups and investment companies. You can read more about our trustees here: https://lnkd.in/gumuas7H

As many as 1 in 3 children have a parent who is struggling with their mental health. @ourtimecharity is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting children who are experiencing parental mental illness. We're delighed to be adding them to Raise Your Hands this month. Working in schools and healthcare settings, they are making a difference to thousands of families by helping parents to connect with their children, and helping children to feel safe and supported. Find our more about their vital work here: https://lnkd.in/exp68nGX

We're delighted to announce that Happy Baby Community have joined us at Raise Your Hands. Happy Baby Community exists to support women who have fled violence or trafficking who are pregnant or who have young children. They provide welfare advice, counselling, ante- and postnatal support, activities, English lessons and much more, both online and through in-person drop-in centres. Find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/eybcJdJB

We define a small charity as one with an income threshold that's less than £2m. We've had four charities outgrow us in the past few years and we're delighted for them! The average year-on-year growth for our charities while on the Raise Your Hands platform is 22% for fundraising income and 20% for the number of children and young people supported. You can read more about our graduate charities here: https://lnkd.in/eTNZsWcz

Every three minutes a child is referred to NHS #MentalHealth services - that's 500 every day. Treatment doesn't start soon enough, with waiting lists reported as "unacceptably long". That's why it's so important that children get the help they need from their communities, too. We're proud to support charities that deliver all kinds of crucial mental health services. Whether it's The Wave Project helping kids destress with surf lessons, Create Charity who help young people overcome their challenges with creativity, or Dandelion Time who assist children with challenging emotional issues. Please check out their profiles and give them a follow 🤝

NHS referrals for anxiety in children have more than doubled from pre-Covid levels (as recently reported by The Guardian). In practical terms: more than 500 children a day, or one every three minutes, are referred to mental health services in England, only to find themselves on "unacceptably long" waiting lists. This increase is mirrored by the rise in referrals to Dandelion Time, where we can assist children and families cope better, filling a gap in services in a timely manner. For 20 years, we have been addressing children’s struggles with their mental health, advocating the therapeutic benefits of harnessing nature and creative activities as a family and in wider groups. We have witnessed how this approach supports children's mental health and promotes their development and future aspirations. Governments must work alongside charities to address this rising need and achieve lasting outcomes for children and the generations to follow. #RestoringHopeToYoungLives #BrighterFuture Source: https://ow.ly/oUHH50Tgejq