Purple Elephant
Pending display name
Our befriending service will give vulnerable children an adult to chat with outside the family, giving them a listening ear and someone to have fun with, supporting their wellbeing and their family.
About this cause
Ours aims are to support social inclusion and integration, especially with vulnerable families in our local area. We do this by running various projects including activities during school holidays, annual events and the Toy Library. Our current project supports the most vulnerable families during lockdown by giving them activities and play resources to use in their homes.
How this cause brings people in the community together
During Covid-19 our service will be virtual and volunteers will contact children via video link. Once direct contact is allowed, sessions will be held in the family's house or in a local park. The aim is to support the child's specific needs and wellbeing so that they can engage more fully with family and friends, enabling the whole family to engage confidently with their local community.