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How you can help

Break the cycle with early intervention

Early intervention changes lives and breaks cycles. By offering support early on, we’re not only helping a child today – we’re creating massive long-term benefit for society.

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Free at the point of access – but only with your support

We remove financial barriers by providing services free at the point of access – but this is only possible with your support. In the face of a cost of living crisis, we’ve seen a staggering 91% increase in demand for our services. The need has never been greater, and neither has our determination to meet it.

We’re ambitious because we have to be. Our vision is a world where all children and young people are heard and seen, where no one falls through the cracks. We’re working towards a future where those who can’t speak for themselves have a voice, and those who care for them have hope.

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Our impact

In 2023/24

We supported 1,848 children and young people.

With 13,003 hours of counselling.

97% of the children and young people that we support experience positive outcomes following sessions.

  • “Within I’d say the third session we’d notice such a huge difference... By the end of the sessions he was a completely changed person.”

    Parent

  • “My friends and family have said they’ve noticed a difference in me and that’s all down to the services you provide! The way my therapist listened to me and offered advice has helped me immensely!” 

    Young person

  • “I can’t put it into words. My son is a changed person after help from YCT.” 

    Parent

  • “YCT Support is a much-needed resource. I am very thankful we were lucky to be provided with their care.” 

    Parent

  • “Thank you for the support I was given in a very difficult and stressful time in my life.” 

    Young person

  • “I have been in different therapies a lot in my life and it’s begun to feel like there’s nothing more I have to gain like I’ve heard it all before. I definitely feel like I have learnt new things about myself and how to cope from Skylight Support which I wasn’t really expecting. Invaluable service!! Fantastic counsellor and staff.” 

    Young person

  • “I will forever be grateful. The support we received has changed our lives and my child is shining so brightly.” 

    Parent

  • “I’d like to thank you for the service, it helped me to feel safe and was a positive environment where I could reflect on my behaviours without being judged, I felt more understood and heard, less abnormal. Everything said was something I needed to hear, seeing it from a different perspective was so helpful to understand my behaviour patterns.” 

    Young person

  • “There was no judgement on any progress I made, no matter how small. I felt seen and understood.” 

    Young person

Filling the gaps in our social care system

Profoundly impacted by the pandemic, this generation of children and young people is struggling. The systems meant to support them are stretched thin. Long waiting lists mean that countless vulnerable children are without the help they need.

With your support, we catch those who might otherwise slip through the cracks. We offer support to every child and young person who needs it, regardless of their situation. Whether they’re facing their first challenge or a long-term struggle, whether their needs are simple or complex, we’re there – no diagnosis required.

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