Help to make a difference to the lives of
disadvantaged children in Berkshire.
Give a Child a Chance is hard at work right now
supporting children in real need across Berkshire.
We need your support – please choose to make
a difference and give a child a chance today.
Why support ‘Give a Child a Chance’?
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Give a Child a Chance raises money for disadvantaged children living in Berkshire.
We support children, families and community groups working with children up to the
age of 18, and up to the age of 25 for those with learning and/or physical disabilities.
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We tend to think of Berkshire as an affluent county – however, there are a number of hidden
issues relating to children and young people. In some areas there are 1 in 3 children living
in poverty. And across Berkshire, it is estimated that there are 5,400 children with physical
disabilities and 4,325 with learning difficulties, covering a wide range of diagnoses.
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Since 1985, Give a Child a Chance has raised over £1 million to help disadvantaged children
to live more fulfilling lives – providing individual children and the groups who help them with
a wide range of support such as tailor-made trikes, pushchairs and wheelchairs, specialised
computers, learning aids and therapeutic equipment.
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Money raised goes to where it’s needed most, making a real difference to young people living
on our doorstep. Give a Child a Chance aims to raise at least £100,000 each year to help
young individuals, families and groups supporting young people who are disadvantaged by
physical or financial circumstances.
We need your help to raise funds – please get involved!
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Help us spread the word!
o Tell your family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues about Give a Child a Chance
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Follow the latest news, share your ideas and join in the conversation
o Sign up on our website to receive regular newsletters: www.berkshirecf.org
o @berkshireGACAC on Twitter
o ‘Berkshire Give a Child a Chance’ on Facebook
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Hold a fundraising event to raise money for us
o See our website for fundraising resources – www.berkshirecf.org
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Make a donation to Give a Child a Chance
o Donate online at https://localgiving.com/charity/giveachildachance
o Donations by cheque can be sent to Berkshire Community Foundation, 100 Longwater
Avenue, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6GP. Please make cheques payable to
"Berkshire Community Foundation" and mark that your donation is for Give a Child a
Chance. Thank you!
Giving Children the Chance…
…to be healthy
Give a Child a Chance has supported Theodora Children’s Trust – bringing music, magic, fun and
laughter to sick children in hospital through weekly visits from Clown doctors (professional artists
trained to work in the hospital environment). Clown doctors entertain on average 35 children
each visit – that's 840 children a year, or over 2,500 people when taking into account the worried
parents and siblings so often sitting at their bedsides.
…to stay safe
Give a Child a Chance has supported DASH (Domestic Abuse Stops Here – formerly Berkshire East
and South Bucks Women’s Aid), helping victims of domestic abuse. The charity reaches out to
3000 victims each year and receives 10,000 help line calls each year for women, men and children
affected by domestic abuse.
…to enjoy and achieve
Give a Child a Chance has supported ABC to Read (Assisting Berkshire Children to Read), who
work with young people identified by their teachers as struggling to read, often in schools in the
more deprived areas of Berkshire. Funding from Give a Child a Chance has enabled over 350
children to be supported in 60 schools, with 98% of children improving their reading performance.
…to make a positive contribution
Give a Child a Chance has supported Berkshire Youth, helping them to deliver leisure-time
activities and opportunities to young people, providing them with the skills to make a positive
contribution to their community. Berkshire Youth support over 100 voluntary and statutory sector
youth clubs across Berkshire with various activities and programmes.
…to achieve economic well-being
Give a Child a Chance has supported Reading Family Aid, who aim to put a smile on the faces of
disadvantaged children in the Reading area, helping children living with poverty and other
disadvantages. In 2012, 88 children and their families enjoyed a Fun Day at Camp Mohawk in
Wargrave, which provides activities for children on the autistic spectrum.
We want to make a real difference to the lives of
disadvantaged children in our community.
Thank you for helping us to help local children.