Always on
This project successfully funded on 21st May 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
In Memory of Rex Gould
Cheddar, Somerset, United Kingdom
Aim
To preserve and protect the mental health of children and young people aged 4-18 in the Cheddar Valley
Support Young Minds in Cheddar Valley
We’re The Space - a small, local mental health charity with a big heart. Based in Cheddar, we support the emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and families through counselling, play therapy, youth clubs, and community projects.
✅ Over 700 young lives supported every year
But we can't do it alone.
We rely on funding, grants and donations to deliver our work - and in today's climate, these sources are increasingly limited - both in availability and in the level of support they can offer.
To continue protecting the mental health of children and young people, we need the backing of our community and beyond. Together, we can make sure every child has the support they deserve.
❤️ What Your Donation Supports
Your gift helps us:
- Provide counselling and play therapy
- Run group sessions and creative workshops
- Support parents and carers with advice and training
- Run Youth Club and social activities
- Sustain the Cheddar Community Garden - promoting nature-based healing
💸 Every pound makes a difference:
£15 = a support group place
£50 = a therapy session
£150 = creative holiday activities
About The Space
In 2016, a brave young girl named Leah shared her mental health struggles with two community members. That conversation sparked a movement - and The Space was born.
Since then, we’ve become a safe haven for children and teens facing anxiety, trauma, isolation, and the pressures of growing up. We also support parents, carers, and schools, offering early help before problems become crises.
From 2 founders to a passionate team of 11 therapists and staff, 5 Trustees and 18 volunteers, we've delivered...
- Therapy sessions
- Creative workshops
- School programs
- Parent support groups
- Holiday activities
- Youth clubs
- Community garden projects
✅ Families say: “We don’t know what we’d do without The Space.”
Be Part of Something Powerful
The Space is proof of what a caring community can do. We’ve seen confidence grow, hope return, and lives change - just by showing up.
Donate today. Share our story. Help us protect young minds.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made