Raiser’s Digest

News from Raise Your Hands

The Raiser’s Digest is our newsletter, bringing you all the best and latest news from Raise Your Hands and our 12 charities.

About the Raiser’s Digest

When it comes to newsletters, we believe short is sweet. The Raiser’s Digest goes out every two months and brings together:

inspiring stories from the young people our charities support
big successes from the charities
the latest from RYH HQ

You can read a back issue here.

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Little Village HQ turn five this year. In that tim

Little Village HQ turn five this year. In that time they've established themselves as the UK's largest baby bank. Despite the challenges of lockdown, in 2020 they managed to reach over double the number of young people in any previous year.

Here's to another five! 🙌

@littlevillagehq #babybank #nappies #buggies #babies #charity #positivity #anniversary

Meet George, one of the Wave Project's surf therap

Meet George, one of the Wave Project's surf therapy students in North Devon riding the waves with their adaptive surf lead, Ian Bennett 🤙

George has Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy but doesn't let that stop him getting out and having fun!

Adaptive surfboards allow the Wave Project to help young people with physical disabilities get in the waves. Giving everyone the chance to feel the benefits of surf therapy!

Their aim is to make adaptive surfing accessible at all their locations in the UK to help more people like George 🌟

Video by: @jesssophielewis

@waveproject #repost #surf #therapy #smallcharity #positivity #feelgood #sea

With gyms closed for now, you might been hitting t

With gyms closed for now, you might been hitting the streets with no more than a pair of running shoes and the thrill of leaving the house.
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As a focus for your training, or just an excuse to get out more, why not take on something bigger in 2021?
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The Ultra Challenge series are taking place across the UK this summer, in some spectacular locations. Outdoors, and with appropriate social distancing in place, you should be able to book with (relative) confidence.
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There are no ballots; just find an event you like, sign up and select a charity to support - we recommend Raise Your Hands!
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#challenge #lockdown #summer #fitness #charity #exercise #nearlythere #running #

At Dandelion Time, animals are integral to support

At Dandelion Time, animals are integral to supporting children and their families. The young people, who have experienced severe trauma or abuse, are often emotionally shut down and withdrawn.
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For many, establishing a connection with their animals is the first step in healing. Spending time with animals helps children build their skills to nurture and empathise with someone outside of themselves. Developing the ability to remain calm and quiet with the donkeys or showing the guinea pigs compassion when keeping them warm and feeling safe in their arms.
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Relationships with animals can act as a metaphor for other challenges children may face in life. During the process of building trust with an animal, children experience rejection and frustration. This encourages them to develop ways to cope with these feelings, when they might have been overwhelming before.
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Animals don’t hold grudges, and children’s efforts to earn their trust will never go unnoticed. In that moment, when a child finally gets a chicken to feed from their hand, or for the sheep to allow them to stroke their wool, the sense of achievement and reward is invaluable.
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#donkey #youngpeople #healing #therapy #reward #animals #achievement #charity #trust @dandeliontimeuk