OUR CHARITY COULD HELP YOU!
FREE AWARDS for children and teenagers in the Salisbury area to help pay for:
- Sports Coaching
- Music/Drama Lessons
- Educational Trips
- and much more!!
If you go to school or live in the Salisbury area, and you are having problems funding worthwhile extra-curricular activities – 95% of applications are successful!
Liz’s stepfather has been disabled following an accident last year and he has just lost his job. The family are struggling to cope with stress, debt and depression. Health Visitor in support of karate classes
Jenny is a single parent receiving no support from her children’s father. Peter has attended football club in the past and loved it but finances are so restricted that is not possible to continue. Parent Support Adviser in support of ‘kick-about’.
This family has twins – they can more or less afford to pay for one child but due to the father being put on short hours cannot afford to pay for both. Both parents work very hard but are in low paid employment. The girls would benefit hugely from this experience. Headteacher in support of two-day residential school trip.
Andrew is a very talented pupil and I have spoken to his violin teacher who was devastated that he will be stopping lessons due to financial issues. If he is able to continue then a whole new world of opportunity will be open for him.Head of Music in support of violin tuition.
Jane is in our special unit and would benefit enormously from going on the school activity weekend with her classmates but her family cannot afford the £80 for the weekend. She’s a lovely young girl who would be wide-eyed with wonder. Headteacher in support of activity weekend.
Mike is a good boy who works hard in school. Mike’s dad died a couple of years ago. Mum works very hard to support the family and treats and visits are difficult to deal with. He would benefit from the team building activities which are aimed at raising self esteem and confidence. Headteacher in support of outdoor education course.
Childrens Chance
Established in Salisbury in 1998, Childrens Chance is a charity that aims to give children and young people whose families are going through hard times, or who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, the opportunity to do things that would otherwise be denied them, and which can so often be taken for granted.
Chosen for the Salisbury Mayor’s appeal three times!
Awards may be given where the activity is:
- Recreational, cultural or educational
- Is new, not booked or already funded
- Is not the purchase of material goods
- Is not dangerous
And the applicant
- Lives or is at school within 30 miles of Salisbury
- Is in full time education
- Cannot otherwise afford the activity
How to apply
Applications must be made by a person holding parental responsibility for the child, not the child themselves. To be considered for an award, you must have the backing of a caring professional such as a school headteacher, ordained minister, social worker, health visitor or GP (other caring professionals such as those with a pastoral role in schools, professionals working in benefits agencies or charities supporting those in financial need, are also welcome to support applications).
Please note – the form cannot be supported by a beneficiary e.g., a music teacher to whom the cheque will be paid.
Once you have read and agree to the Rules of Application (see them here), make sure you have the support and agreement of a caring professional (see above), and ask them to sign your form as your Supporter.