Some holiday time away from their grown-up worries is crucial for young carers. An opportunity they describe as 'doing something normal'. This gift will give six young carers 'a big break' from their worries and responsibilities.

Our abuse recovery services needs to be constantly restocked with new material such as crayons, puppets, paints, toys and books.

When children with behavioural problems at home or at school attend dinosaur school for a full 17 week course, their attitude can change dramatically.

For young parents on their own, life can be a real struggle. A home visit from a support worker will provide practical advice about childcare, and an opportunity to talk about their own personal development.

Our volunteer befrienders make a big commitment to each child. Before they can take on this responsibility however, they have to undergo almost five months of extensive training and assessment. This in itself is a test of their dedication.

Family Group Conferences are a way of bringing together families where there are concerns about a child. It is an opportunity to listen to the young person, who may find it hard to be heard. This gift provides the resources to bring a family together to talk over lunch.

When children play with a dolls house they usually adopt the roles of family members and re-enact scenes from family life. This gift provides time for a child who has experienced violence in their own home to talk to one of our support workers.

This gift is a one-to-one play session with a play therapist giving a child the opportunity to explore their feelings and anxieties.

A normal childhood for some children may be sacrificed as they have to take on a caring role within the home looking after a sick or disabled parent. This gift provides games and music for young carers to simply have fun.

Meet Molly. She can talk to a child in a way that they can relate to, and so she becomes a friend they can trust.