A special Christmas challenge is working to help charities double the donations they receive over the festive period - including the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.
The Big Give uses a Pledge Model, which gives the charities involved a chance for all their donations to be doubled, using match funding provided by the charity’s pledgers and Big Give Champions.
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust participated in the Big Give campaign for the 2nd year after it being a huge success in 2023.
This year, the Isle of Wight Youth Trust made a grand total of £10,110 with huge thanks to Ryde Round Table who hosted a masquerade ball donating an incredible £5000 through the portal to be doubled. Alongside others who kindly donated, this opened the opportunity for £2500 in pledges and £2500 in match funding from Hampshire cricket club, resulting in an incredible £10,000 for the Youth Trust.
James O’Donnell, (Ryde & District Round Table Vice-President) said:
“It is an honour for Ryde and District Round Table to continue our support to such an important local charity. We’re fully aware of the great services that Isle of Wight Youth Trust provide and what an invaluable resource they are to young islanders, and we’re grateful to the Big Give campaign for allowing us to double the donation.”
This money will continue to help many autistic children and young people and their families.
Nearly 78% of autistic children & young people have at least 1 mental health condition; nearly half have 2 or more. With waiting times for mental health support increasing, what is challenging can become more difficult.
- The Youth Trust helps address some causes of poor mental health for autistic children & young people (aged 5-25) eg:
- Struggling at school - data shows autistic children & young people are twice as likely to be excluded compared to pupils with no special educational needs.
- Struggling to gain and retain employment - only 30% of working age autistic Britons are in employment.
- Being 4x more likely to be lonely & needing support to socialise.
- Facing difficulties in maintaining housing tenancies with higher risk of homelessness without appropriate support.
With the money raised, The Youth Trust can offer;
- Support groups delivered to children and young people, and to parents/carers.
- Sensory resources for neurodivergent clients who attend sessions and groups at the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.
- ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) training for all clinical staff from the Anna Freud Centre.
Kathy Whitewood, Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services, stated:
“We are thrilled with the successful outcome of this year’s BIG GIVE campaign. We want to say a huge thank you to all those who pledged and donated, especially to Ryde Round Table who enabled us to reach our target.
"These extra funds will enable us to help support more autistic young Islanders with their mental health and wellbeing when referred into our service”
For further information about the Isle of Wight Youth Trust and how to donate, please visit www.iowyouthtrust.co.uk
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