The idea
Spread The Joy - access to creative learning and arts for all.
This Autumn we are fundraising to distribute 100 festive packs to 5 partners: Rays of Sunshine, New Citizens Gateway, Homestart Barnet, Solace Women’s Aid, Noah's Ark Children's Hospice.
The packs (20 for each partner) will include:
- Festive treat packs with chocolates, dried fruit and nuts
- A theatre game
Partners will also receive 20 free tickets they can pass on to families for a theatre visit, and will be able to refer a young person to our Easter and/or Summer Camps on a free place.
All beneficiaries will need to be families where children are in receipt of Free School Meals.
What we'll deliver
- 100 festive treat packs with theatre games
- 100 free theatre tickets for families in receipt of Free School Meals
- 5 free Summer Camp places for families in receipt of Free School Meals
Why it's a great idea
This project will help bridge the cost-of-living divide for those struggling to make ends meet this Christmas and into 2024.
By working with five partners we are able to address multiple disadvantages as follows:
New Citizens Gateway - is a charity that supports refugees and asylum seekers as they integrate into life in the UK
Noah's Ark Children's Hospice - helps children who are seriously unwell make the most of every day
Solace Women's Aid - helping women and children who have escaped domestic violence - providing positive and fun family moments that also supports creativity and learning for the children
Rays of Sunshine - provides positive experiences for life limited children and their families
Homestart Barnet - is a children's centre supporting low income families and looked after children
We want to bring opportunities for play, imagination, adventure, and creativity for these children & families.
Steps to get it done
- 100 festive packs distributed to 5 local partners
- 100 free tickets distributed to 5 local partners
- 5 free Summer Camp places provided by 5 local partners
