We are a group of 12 young people that have come together as part of the National Citizenship Service (NCS) programme - which allows us to support our local community via volunteering and charity work.

In the upcoming week we are looking to support the charity KIDS which is a national charity which delivers around 140 services across England supporting over 8,000 disabled children, young people and their families every year. We as a group will be supporting the Fareham regional office. 

The charity works for disabled children and their families. It provides an inclusive nursery for the community; as well as providing respite care for families. This is either done via in-house care or short breaks at the KIDS centre. Support is also provided to disabled young people entering adulthood. Young carers can also use their service and reach out for support.

As a group of young people we didn't want to purely just donate money; we wanted to make a physical difference for the charity as well. During the week commencing 15th August we will be decorating the pirate ship, boat and fences in their outdoor play area as well as cleaning and uplifting the play area as a whole. We will also be creating a sensory garden for the children to interact with. On Wednesday 17th we can be found in Fareham town centre collecting money and raising awareness for KIDS. On Monday 15th we will also be participating in a sponsored conga line that takes us around the Fareham area, as we attempt to get KIDS known amongst the local community. 

The money donated on this JustGiving page will contribute to the creation of much needed projects such as a shaded section in the outdoor play area of the Fareham office, and to any other resources which would be of value to the charity. 

Please feel free to visit the KIDS website and learn even more: 

https://www.kids.org.uk/

For more information about the NCS programme please visit: 

http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/

Thank you in advance for any support you feel you are able to give and we respectfully ask that if you are unable to make a donation personally to please share this link to others who may be in a position to help. 

Thank you very much for making a difference and supporting our cause! 

Group C252 - NCS

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