Nordoff Robbins, Teenage Cancer Trust, ChildLine & Save the Children

Nordoff Robbins is the largest independent music therapy charity in the UK, dedicated to changing the lives of vulnerable and isolated people in its own centres or partner organisations such as schools, care homes and hospitals. Nordoff Robbins music therapy can be used to support people living with a wide range of needs, including children or adults with learning difficulties, those living with dementia or mental health issues, or provide comfort and celebrate the life of someone facing terminal illness.

Website: https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/

Teenage Cancer Trust is a cancer care and support charity in the UK that exists to improve the cancer experience of young people aged 13–24. Founded in 1990, the charity's key service is providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals.

Website: https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/

ChildLine is a free 24-hour counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the UK provided by the NSPCC. ChildLine deals with any issue which causes distress or concern, common issues dealt with include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation or divorce, pregnancy and substance misuse. 

Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/

Save the Children ensures that children in the UK and around the world are safe and healthy. They support them to learn, grow and become who they want to be.

Cost examples: 

• £23 could buy 15 face masks for medical staff in high risk areas.
• £50 could pay for antibiotics to treat 80 children with pneumonia.
• £100 could buy mosquito nets to protect 30 children from malaria.

Website: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/