Pay It Forward to Make a Difference and Change a Story!
In 2013 The Transformed You set up as a not for profit organisation, to provide vital services for Children and Young People in Care and Care Leavers, that include a 1:1 mentoring programme, group/peer mentoring programme, advocacy, transition support, therapeutic care, a care leaver pantry, a drop in support service and more - all to give our mentees the much needed wrap around support as they journey in, through and out of the Care System.
As a care experienced founded and led organisation, we are all too familiar with the stigma attached to being in Care and the narrative surrounding the mental health and emotional wellbeing issues that impact on the outcomes and life chances of the children and young people in care; but through our targeted support at The Transformed You, we have seen that those with lived experience of the Care System can achieve and go on to live their version of a successful life at their own pace and on their own terms.
In full transparency, our programmes are commissioned by Local Authorities as and when they are needed, which leaves us in need of support to cover our core costs.
Why, you ask?
After each programme comes to an end our mentees continue to reach out to us for help and return to our Hub to gain access to therapeutic support, advocacy, essential food and household items from our Pantry and more.
For example, when we first got the keys to our Hub, but before we had it decorated and furnished, we were notified that one of our mentees had been reported ‘Missing’. Able to get in contact with them, we let them know that we had the Hub and encourage them to come along. To the surprise of the Local Authority, our Mentee turned up at the Hub and after sharing why they had gone missing, they agreed to return to the home of their Foster Carer.
It's moments like these and more that evidence the need for our service and it’s why we need your help to cover our ongoing and yearly core costs to continue our work of making a difference in the lives of our mentees.
Can you pay it forward and support us?
With your support, your donation will help pay for Therapeutic Support Sessions for our Care Leaver Mentees, cover our Hub Rent, cover our Salaries and our Overheads.
With your support you’ll be helping to change the narrative for our Children and Young People in Care and Care Leavers, because we believe our care experience is a chapter in our book and not the end of our story!
Thank You
To Pay It Forward you can
Make a One Time Donation of any amount into our Make a Difference - Change a Story Fundraiser
Partner with us and become a Monthly Donor of any amount into our Make a Difference - Change a Story Fundraiser
To hear more about our Make a Difference - Change a Story Fundraiser and make a donation, click on the button below.
Or You Can Fundraise For Us
By nominating The Transformed You in your workplace as the Organisation of the Year that you’d like to supportAs a Business, become our Corporate Social Responsibility PartnerHost a Pay It Forward Fundraising Event in your Office, School, Church or Community or with your Family or FriendsTake on a Challenge to raise funds for us. For example, your Challenge could be a Marathon or a Bike Ride
Here Are a few Fundraising Hints & Tips
Create Your Online Fundraising Page
The easiest way to collect donations for your challenge or your event is to create your own fundraising page or contact us to create one for you.
Promote Your Event
Once you’ve created your fundraising page, tell people about what you’re doing! Tell them in person, by email or if you’re on Social media create an event page or use status updates as a way of quickly and easily letting friends and family know what you’re planning.
Have Fun
If you’re hosting a fundraising event, enjoy yourself. The more fun you have, the more your guests are likely to give!
Remember To Keep Everyone Updated
Once the event or challenge is over, remember to make contact with all your donors and attendees to let them know how much you’ve raised and thank them for their support.
Get In Touch With Us
Whether you set yourself a Challenge or organise your own Fundraising event, make sure to get in touch with us by Email office@thetransformedyou.co.uk or by Phone: +44 (0)203 128 7061 and let us know. Not only would we love to hear from you, but we can help with advice and inspiration, tips for setting up your fundraising and practicalities such as paying in donations.
Whatever you decide to do to raise funds for us, remember every donation supports our mission to transform the lives and raise the aspirations of Children and Young People in Care and Care Leavers.