Impact

Through our programmes and projects we aim to help children:

Increase their confidence (clickable case study) (Garry Sturrock)
Increase their self-esteem (clickable case study) (Jacqueline Wilson)
Reduce their social isolation (clickable case study) (Kate Webb)
Learn new skills (clickable case study) (Robert Fenton)
Improve their wellbeing (clickable case study) (Phil and Catriona Annandale)

Our Children

Befriend a Child supported 255 children

190 as part of our befriending programme (74%)
52 benefitted from our Transition project (21%)
13 as part of our intandem programme (5%)

51% male
49% female

5-8 year olds 55
9-12 year olds 132
13+ yeas old 68

Referrals

We received and accepted 139 referrals

42% from social work
39% from education
13% from third sector partners
2% healthcare
4% other sources

Top reasons for referral*

*Children can be referred for more than one reason

47% Social isolation / lack of social skills
32% Substance misuse in the family
32% Behavioural problems
31% Low self esteem
25% Victim of abuse

Our Volunteers

Befriend a Child supported 324 volunteers

287 befrienders
13 intandem mentors
4 trustees
10 playscheme volunteers
8 youth club volunteers
2 playzone volunteers

LINK TO ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020

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