3rd-10th December
Spread the word, and together we can create
brighter futures for our local young people
This Christmas, Youth Talk are very excited to launch our first ever Big Give matched funding challenge!
From Giving Tuesday, 3rd December at midday, until 10th December at midday, every donation made through the BIG GIVE WEBSITE will be doubled (up to £10,000).
This incredible opportunity means we can make twice the impact, raising £20,000 to deliver life-changing counselling to young people in St Albans, Harpenden and surrounding areas.
Find out more from Youth Talk, CEO, David Barker
During this one-week campaign, every donation will be matched, doubling the difference your support can make.
Young people are struggling
Young people today are facing a crisis in mental health. Nationally, one in five young people aged 8–25 is estimated to have a diagnosable mental health condition, while locally, 33% of students in Hertfordshire report concerns about their mental wellbeing. With limited NHS support and long wait times, many young people endure months without help, leaving them vulnerable to worsening mental health.
How Youth Talk help
Youth Talk bridges this gap, offering free, confidential counselling to young people dealing with depression, anxiety, and other challenges. Our support is crucial—it saves lives and gives young people the tools they need to build resilience, understand themselves, and move forward confidently.
Our goal this Christmas time:
Our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge is to raise £20,000 to help provide 400 free counselling sessions to support 16 young people through the average course of counselling.
Each session costs £50, meaning every donation—no matter the amount will have a profound impact on the lives of our local children.
Meeting our £20,000 target will also help us reduce waiting times, we aim to offer an initial consultation within two to four weeks of referral. Far quicker than the statutory services.
How your gift can help:
- £25 can help support a young person who needs a safe place to talk
- £50 can help provide a free counselling session.
- £1,200 can help a young person through their full journey of counselling.
Remember, a £50 donation will become £100 – helping us provide two counselling sessions!
Join us in making a lasting impact this Christmas by giving local young people the chance to overcome their struggles and thrive. This is your opportunity to make twice the difference.
Let’s rally together for the young people in our community. Save the date, spread the word, and help us create brighter futures through Youth Talk’s Big Give Christmas Challenge!
More fundraising ideas for Youth Talk:
Other ways to give
Shop online? Sell on eBay? Donate a percentage of your purchases and sales to Youth Talk.
Events
Bake, pedal, hike, swim or parachute. Fundraise for us and together we can be there for our young people.
How to set up your fundraising page
Taking on a challenge or multiple events? Never done a charity challenge? It’s easy, follow our simple steps.
Volunteer
From helping at an event to using your business skills, giving your time and skills is good for us, you and young people.
A win for Youth Talk
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