After a competitive application process, The Wave Project has been selected to take part in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge, with a fundraising target of £100,000.
For one week only, any donation made to The Wave Project via Big Give will be doubled. And they need your help.
Funds raised will be used to support life changing Surf Therapy programmes for children and young adults around the UK.
During the campaign, donations to The Wave Project will be generously matched by The Big Give and EQ Foundation, meaning public donations can support twice as many children and young people.
Must raise £50,000 through public donations
This year, The Wave Project are looking to raise a total of £100,000. To reach this target – and access the match-funding pot – they must raise £50,000 through public donations. This will ensure they can help 100 more children and young people next year when they get back in the water.
Abbie James, Isle of Wight Team Leader said,
“We are delighted to have been chosen to be part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge. We are appealing to the public to give generously this year to help us reach our target to ensure that we can increase the number of children we will be able to help in the coming year. Record numbers of children and young people are seeking help for their mental health. 1.4 million young people were referred to children’s mental health services last year – an astonishing 79 per cent increase on pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
“Donations of any size can be doubled and will ensure that we can really turnaround the lives of children as young as eight-years-old.
“Here on the Isle of Wight, we help over 180 children and young people each year into the water operating out of Sandown beach. I see first-hand what a difference surf therapy can make to the children who participate in our programmes, with increased confidence, resilience, self-esteem, and a positive outlook. I would urge anyone who has ever thought about supporting us to help us with this campaign.”
Help The Wave Project to support more young people around the UK. Double your donation and double the smiles.
How to get involved
Visit The Wave Project Big Give Christmas Challenge webpages on The Wave Project website or on the Big Give website, and make a donation between 12pm on Tuesday, 28th November and 12pm on Tuesday, 5th December 2023.
News shared by Sarah on behalf of the Wave Project. Ed
