To preserve and protect the mental health of children and young people, in particular, but not exclusively aged between 4-18 living in the Cheddar Valley, Somerset through: a) The provision of one to one counselling, support, play therapy, advice and information; b) Recreational and leisure time activities, including a youth club and workshops.
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Support Young Minds in Cheddar Valley – Join The Space Charity’s Mission
We’re The Space — a small, local mental health charity with a big heart. Based in Cheddar, Somerset, we support the emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and families through counselling, play therapy, youth clubs, and community projects. And we need your help to grow.
💬 Our Story: Why The Space Exists
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.
🌱 How We’ve Grown
From 2 founders to a passionate team of:
- 11 therapists and staff
- 5 Trustees
- 18 volunteers
We’ve delivered:
- Therapy sessions
- Creative workshops
- School programs
- Parent support groups
- Holiday activities
- Youth clubs
- Community garden projects
✅ Registered charity since 2022
✅ Hundreds of young lives supported
✅ Families say: “We don’t know what we’d do without The Space.”
🔧 Why We Need Your Support
We’re ready to expand — but we need funding to:
- Support young adults up to age 25
- Offer more help for parents and carers
- Secure long-term sustainability for our services
❤️ 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
- Maintain our Community Hub — a safe, welcoming space
- 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
🙌 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.
Now we’re asking you to show up with us.
👉 Donate today. Share our story. Help us empower young minds.
Together, we can build a stronger, kinder Cheddar Valley — one child, one family, one moment at a time.
