Support vulnerable young people in our community this Christmas
Christmas can be challenging for us all, and in particular for young people.
The covid pandemic saw 83% of young people experiencing worsening mental health during lockdown, the cost of living crisis is severely affecting young people's everyday lives, and the war in Ukraine has seen over 100,000 Ukrainian families take refuge in British homes.
Christmas time can see young people struggle with family relationships, health problems, high expectations of traditions, demands on time, finances, as well as access to key support and services. This, on top of current world affairs, can severely affect those already living with mental health difficulties as well as those who are at risk and vulnerable.
We invite you to donate a Creative Box for a young person this Christmas, providing them the opportunity to engage in positive activity and feel included, thought about and supported.
With your help, Hampshire Cultural Trust is sending Creative Boxes directly to young people aged 10-16 years in our local communities. Our established social impact programmes and partnerships mean that we can target those most in need, including young carers, those with special educational needs, those that have been fostered/are in foster care, young refugees and those who are at risk to themselves or others. You can find out more about the ongoing impact of our Creative Boxes here.
Each Creative Box contains:
| Sketch pad | Colouring pens |
| Modelling clay | Paint |
| Paintbrushes | Drawing pencils |
| Glue | Origami paper |
| An eraser | A sharpener |
| A 'How-To workbook' |
The box itself can also be decorated and become a self-soothe box where the young people can add items that can ground them, making them feel more relaxed and reduce symptoms of panic, anxiety or low mood.
With your support, you can provide a positive light for a young person most in need. Thank you.
