THE SPACE

Help Us Support Young Minds – Join The Space on Our Mission

We’re The Space – a small, local charity with a big heart. We support the mental health and well-being of children, young people, and families in the Cheddar Valley. And we need your help to grow.

💬 Why We Exist

It all started in 2016 with a simple conversation between a young girl called Leah and two community members. Leah bravely opened up about her mental health struggles — struggles many young people face but rarely get support for. From that spark, The Space was born.

Since then, we’ve become a safe haven for children and teens who are struggling — with anxiety, isolation, trauma, or just the pressures of growing up in today’s world. We also support families and schools, offering guidance and early help before problems become crises.

🌱 How We've Grown

What started with just 2 people and a big idea has grown into a passionate team of 11 staff/ therapists, 5 Trustees and 18 volunteers. We've run therapy sessions, workshops, school programs, parent support groups, out-of-term activities, and more.

✅ In 2022, we became a registered charity.
✅ We’ve helped hundreds of local young people feel heard, valued, and supported.
 ✅ Families tell us: “I don’t know what we would have done without The Space.”

🔧 Why We Need Your Support

We're at a turning point.

We want to:

• Extend our support to young adults up to age 25 – a group that often gets left behind when youth services end at 18.
• Do more for parents and carers, offering guidance, workshops, and mental health support.
• Secure long-term funding so we can keep showing up for the children and families who need us most.

But we can’t do it alone.

❤️ Where Your Money Goes

Your donation will help us:

• Provide counselling and play therapy to local young people
• Run group sessions and creative workshops to build confidence and connection
• Offer support and advice to struggling parents and carers
• Maintain the Community Hub, a welcoming space where everyone feels safe and seen
• Run our Youth Club and social activities
• Maintain and run the Cheddar Community Garden for all to enjoy the outdoors

Every pound makes a difference. £15 can help a young person attend a support group. £50 can help fund a therapy session. £150 helps us run creative activities during school holidays.

🙌 Be Part of Something Powerful

The Space shows what a community can do when people care. We’ve seen lives change, confidence grow, and hope return — just by listening, supporting, and being there.

Now, we’re asking you to be part of our story. Your donation, however small, helps us keep the light on for young people who need it.

👉 Please donate today and share our story.

Together, we can empower minds, strengthen community and inspire change