Blogs
Working with the Sylvia Beaufoy Centre
The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre in Petworth is a youth centre that gives the opportunity for children of the area to have a place to learn new skills, socialise and escape the sense of isolation that can often be felt by young people who live in the countryside. Even though Petworth has been described as one of the most desirable places to live, the transport links for young people are sporadic, which means it is hard for them to visit the bigger towns nearby.
Little Lives UK is 5 years old today! Help us celebrate.
Without your support we would not have been able to donate so much to the organisations that directly benefit the lives of children around the UK. We would not have been able to provide free counselling for children who are in need of mental health coaching. And, we would not have been able to donate so many pieces of technology to children who need it for their education.
Celebrating 25 Years of World Book Day
In the UK alone, nearly 400,000 children don’t have access to books or a book of their own. Reading is so vital for the development of children’s creativity and development of their literacy skills. Through the National Literacy Trust, 54 thousand books have been donated by publishers to children who are least likely to have read books. 1 in 5 children receiving free school meals said they bought their first book with a World Book Day token.
£140 Million Worth of Clothing Dumped in UK Landfills Each Year
According to Wrap.org.uk, in the UK each year there is an estimated £140 million worth of clothing dumped in landfills each year. A lot of the time these clothes would be easily reused but because of cheap clothing and our throw-away culture, we see our landfills filling up and thousands of tonnes of clothing and textiles which could have been reused or repurposed.
What happens when you donate to a children’s charity
We have gone in 2022 with the aim to support as many children around the UK as possible. And so far, we have managed to support five incredible children’s organisations that are carrying out vital work in the community through our Children’s Community Support programme.
First Donation of 2022
We are kicking off 2022 with a donation to Basildon Parents4Parents of £1,328 for their Conn-x club. This being our first donation we are proud to be supporting such a great cause that does so much good work for children of the area who have ASD/ADHD or other communication difficulties in the local area.
Little Lives UK 2021: A Recap
Last year has been both a successful and challenging year for us at Little Lives UK. We have greatly expanded the area we now support children, from just in London to the whole of the UK. We have also started working with some great new partners and charities to be able to help the greatest number of children as possible.
Building a Sensory Room at Branksome Community Centre
Christmas is the busiest time of year for children’s charities and is the time of year where the hard work can really be seen clearer and see the impact the year-round dedication has on children in need. From present donations to building help, art movements to fundraising events, the Christmas period is always frenzied for which we are glad for.
Our New Partnership with The Listening Ear
Recently, Little Lives UK have teamed up with The Listening Ear in Bournemouth to help to provide counselling to children of the local area who may not be able to usually afford it.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
November is men’s mental health awareness month and following two years of uncertainty and ever-changing lives because of the pandemic, men’s mental health is at the forefront of concern again with growing number of males suffering from poor mental health.