I have chosen OTR (Off The Record) Bristol who are a mental health movement for and by young people, offering their ongoing invaluable support and community to 11-25 year olds in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

'' OTR’s services are free, confidential, self-referral and provide a variety of support projects.

OTR sees mental health much like physical health - it needs to be looked after and maintained.

£10 buys a young person a one-to-one session with a counsellor
£50 buys a creative group workshop on understanding and managing stress
£100 buys a six-week group for young people who self-harm

We have over 50 years of experience in youth counselling. In 2018/2019 we have supported 17,681 young people.''

Secondly, Calais Food Collective (@calais_food_collective) are a small grassroots org working to support displaced people in Calais with food packs of cooking equipment and ingredients. Some more info from Calais Food Collective:

''Currently in the North of France there are over 2,000 displaced people sleeping in makeshift camps and living in unsafe conditions without proper facilities.

Without a stable home, room to quarantine, or adequate access to hygiene and healthcare, the fear and risk of Covid-19 is amplified massively.
Unfortunately, due to the outbreaks, many of the organisations previously working on the ground to support the communities here have had to make the difficult decision to suspend or radically reduce services.

This is why it is so important that we provide assistance immediately.

£7 can provide a person with a supply of our food packs for a week.''

Any and all pennies are so so appreciated!