Essex based foundation to provide mental health support for young people

The charity has been working with the Youth Enquiry Service (YES) in Essex since the beginning of 2021, and helps some of the most vulnerable people with their emotional needs.

The role has since proved essential to many Essex schools, having helped more than 100 students as of October. Now, thanks to generous donors, the foundation has been able to commit to an additional school navigator role as well as funding essential items for YES’ GoGreen project for 2022 and 2023.

The project is a community garden in Colchester where young people can go to spend time outside. The garden has an allotment area with fruit and vegetables which young people can grow from seeds to harvest, plus a small kitchen where they can cook simple recipes using their produce.

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