We're still collecting donations
On the 23rd December 2024 we'd raised £1,062 with 31 supporters in 28 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Support Children With a Parent in Prison this Xmas
by Children Heard and Seen in Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Total raised £1,062
raised so far+ est. £220.50
31
supportersHelp us provide children with a parent in prison much needed support during what can be a very difficult time of year.
by Children Heard and Seen in Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Children with a parent in prison need your support!
Over 192,000 children will have a parent in prison this Christmas. Through no fault of their own, these children often face disrupted home lives, emotional distress, stigma and judgement in their community, difficulties at school, and social isolation.
At no times is loneliness felt more than at Christmas, and the time of year often brings up difficult and complicated emotions around the parent in prison.
How can you help?
Your donation could provide much needed support to children with a parent in prison, helping combat these feelings of shame and isolation.
We would like to hold a Christmas Party where children will be able to take part in karaoke, marshmallow roasting, art activities and have a chance to meet Santa himself! For many children, this will be the only time they are able to connect and make friends with children who share their experiences, crucial in reducing social isolation over the festive period.
Your donations will also go towards sending every single child we support a Christmas present, to let them know that they are loved and valued.
Your support will also go towards our Christmas letter templates, and time spent with our trained practitioners, helping children write to their parent in prison over Christmas.
We feel the impact your donation would have is best illustrated through the words of family members we support. After last year's Christmas Party, we received the following feedback:
‘I am in absolute awe of how you have supported not only my niece and nephews, but how you have also supported my sister. I can’t begin to explain to you how you picked her up and brought light back to her life. Your endless generosity, time and support is something that will never be forgotten. For my sister and niece and nephews to be able to feel so at ease and have people to talk to without being judged means the world to them.'
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£5 or more
Christmas Letter Template
Donate one of our personalised letter templates giving ideas and inspiration to support children writing to their parent in prison.
£10 or more
Pack of Specialised Playing Cards
Donate a pack of specialised playing cards supporting children to engage in conversations around their complex feelings and emotions.
£20 or more
Christmas Party Food
Donate Christmas party food for one child over the whole weekend. Includes lunch, dinner and breakfast as well as treats and snacks throughout the entire weekend!
£30 or more
1:1 Session
Donate an hour long 1:1 session for a child with a parent in prison with their Practitioner. In this session, children are given a non-judgmental space to process complex feelings around their parent's imprisonment.
£1,100 or more
Full Package of Tailored Support for 12 months
Donate our holistic package of tailored support to one child with a parent in prison for 12 months. Includes weekly 1:1 sessions, group activities, volunteer mentoring and our annual residentials. We will give you a shout-out here and on our social media pages.