Every single pound you donate will help to protect and care for children and young people.
Help us give children an opportunity to have a safe and secure future.
What your donation could do:
£25 could pay for clean clothes and toiletries for a child that arrives at one of our assessment centres with nothing of their own
£50 could help pay for an educational support worker to meet with three children and help them plan their way back to education.
£100 could pay for food and utility bills for four children for one week.
£250 could help to provide activities for children to boost their self esteem and give them new skills.
Your donation can help pay for the little things that can make a big difference to children.
Just £25 helped to turn Marissa's life around.
When Marissa was sixteen, she had to leave home as her mother was unable to look after her.
Marissa came to St Christopher’s Assessment centre in North London. Her key worker Helen was there to guide her through this very difficult part of her life. Marissa showed a passion for textiles, she already spent time making clothes for her friends and family. Helen started to encourage her in what was a very positive activity.
Marissa was given the opportunity to enter a Young Designer competition, but there was an entry fee of £25. This is a small amount of money, but it was a huge stumbling block for Marissa as she had nothing. Helen told Marissa about St Christopher’s Go Fund - a dedicated pot of money to which young people can apply for vital but small amounts of money that can help to make a difference.
Marissa applied, received the grant and went on to win second place in the competition. Success sparked Marissa’s interest even further and she looked into her options for getting to university to study her passion academically. She was accepted and has just finished her first year with flying colours.
Help us ensure that more children have a positive future.