The BCO Next Gen Awards are proud to support Chickenshed.

In 2019, Chickenshed provided support, education, mentoring and a place to belong to over 1,000 children and young people. For many, Chickenshed is their second home.

Over 60% of the children and young people Chickenshed reach have experienced isolation and exclusion due to mental or physical ill-health, disability, bullying, gang pressure, being in the care system or being a young carer themselves - often a combination of these things.

These factors result in exclusion from mainstream schools, colleges, universities and social activities, adding to their personal feelings of neglect.

Chickenshed helps them to feel accepted, nurtured and valued, empowering them to achieve more than they ever thought possible. 

We give them opportunities where they would otherwise fall through the cracks.

Chickenshed needs to be able to continue its vital work in order to provide a lifeline to all of these children and young people - and the thousands of other children and young people throughout London.

Thank you for helping them to feel accepted and loved for who they are.