Scarlett's Smiles

Aim

We want to provide new fun activities to create new memories for children affected by domestic abuse and children in care

Who are we?

Spotlight UK started in April 2009 and now work across Hampshire and Berkshire and hope in the near future to expand across the South of England.  We support children affected by domestic abuse, children in care, children affected by loss, children with terminal illness or physical disability or they have a family member with terminal illness or long term physical disability or mental health issues.

We cannot take away the past but aim to create positive new memories and to help improve mental health through fun activities and days out and special experiences.

The children who benefit from this project are among the most vulnerable in our communities. 

They include:

• Children who have a terminal illness or long-term medical condition, or whose siblings or parents do
• Children in care
• Children experiencing loss or separation
• Armed forces families with a parent serving abroad
• Children affected by domestic abuse

The families we support are primarily from areas within the top 20% of deprivation in Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey. These children face significant barriers to accessing safe, enriching activities and many are isolated from their peers due to their unique circumstances.

What difference the project will make

This project will make a profound impact on the children’s lives:

• Improved Mental Health: These activities offer a break from potentially stressful home environments, allowing the children to relax, enjoy themselves and feel valued.
• Stronger Social Connections: By bringing children together in inclusive, fun settings, we create opportunities for them to make friends and feel a sense of belonging.
• Enhanced Emotional Resilience: Participating in regular activities helps boost confidence and self-esteem, giving children the tools to cope better with life’s challenges.

Strengthened Families: When children are happier and less stressed, the positive effects ripple out to their families, improving relationships and reducing pressure at home.

Why are we crowdfunding?

We cannot take away the past or pain but can help to bring hope and smiles to children through positive new memories. 

We want to be able to provide 12 bowling sessions for 40 children per sessions of 12 weeks rotating around Southampton, Basingstoke, Farnborough and Reading (3 sessions per area) and 12 weeks in Southampton, Andover, Farnborough and Basingstoke and 12 sessions of High Score Arcade fun for 75 children per session in Southampton, Newbury, Farnborough and Bracknell

How we’ll spend the money raised

The money raised will pay for 12 bowling sessions for 40 children per sessions of 12 weeks rotating around Southampton, Basingstoke, Farnborough and Reading (3 sessions per area) and 12 sessions of High Score Arcade fun for 75 children per session in Southampton, Newbury, Farnborough and Bracknell

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made