FUN is a pioneering charity providing one-to-one support for children and young people in London.
Your support will allow FUN to recruit, screen and train adult volunteers who commit to taking a child out for 3-4 hours each week for a minimum of 2 years. Through these regular outings the child is provided with a positive role model, somebody to talk to and supportive and consistent one-to-one attention.
The children we support all come from single-parent families and will be facing a range of difficulties including having a parent with a mental health or learning difficulty. Over half have experienced domestic violence. Without additional support they all face an increased risk of poor mental health, anti-social behaviour and developing other long-term problems.
Although volunteers commit to a minimum of 2 years, most friendships last longer with the longest in its 26th year. This long-term support is particularly important for children from such vulnerable circumstances.
Friends United Network (FUN)
Contact
Amy Marland
Phone
0207 485 0900 / 07740340954
info@friendsunitednetwork.org.uk
Website
www.friendsunitednetwork.org.uk
