We’re deeply grateful for your desire to raise funds and support your community. Your help enables us to help individuals who are facing tough challenges. They might be someone escaping domestic abuse or a young person working hard to build a better future. With your help, we can create a real, lasting impact in their lives, offering them the chance to thrive.
The money you raise or donate goes directly to supporting adults and children. Helping them live the life they want by providing the resources that aren’t covered by other funding. Your donation might go to safe accommodation for those escaping domestic abuse. Or, giving young people the life skills they need to succeed. Every penny makes a difference. Your generosity helps ensure that these individuals receive the support they need to create a brighter, more independent future.
Donating is a meaningful way to make a real difference in the lives of others. People you might never meet, but whose lives will be changed because of your kindness. Whether it’s £5, £10, or more, every contribution allows us to help vulnerable people. You can even choose which service you’d like your donation to support, so you know exactly where your gift is making an impact.
Please note, we use up to 15% of donations for administrative costs, no matter where the funds go.
How your support helps vulnerable people
At The YOU Trust, we’re dedicated to supporting vulnerable people by providing a range of services that make a real difference in people’s lives.
But we can’t do it without your support. Donations fill the gaps where funding can’t reach, making sure we’re able to continue our work and provide the support vulnerable people need to rebuild their lives.
One of the key ways your donation helps is through our refuges and shelters, where we provide safe accommodation for women and children escaping domestic abuse. Many of these families have left everything behind in search of safety, and your generosity gives them the essentials they need to start over. Like a safe place to stay, food, and emotional support. We’ll help them tackle the criminal justice system, access health care, or find permanent housing. Your donation has a direct and lasting impact on their journey to safety and recovery.
Want to help vulnerable people but not sure how?
How your donation can help
When you donate, you’re directly helping those who need it most. Here’s a snapshot of how your contribution truly makes a difference:
£20
- New toiletries for a mother and two children in a safe house
- Cooking activities with children to teach them valuable life skills
- Paint and paper for craft activities, bringing creativity and joy to children
- Plant, flower, and vegetable seeds for children to grow in the garden, promoting learning and responsibility
New bedding and towels to provide comfort and warmth to those starting over
£50
- Subsidising activities for mums to take their children on a fun trip during school holidays, creating lasting memories
- Providing resources for the children’s Adverse Childhood Experiences Course to support emotional healing and growth
- Vouchers for a week’s worth of food, ensuring families don’t have to worry about basic necessities
- Clothing to ensure vulnerable individuals are warm and dressed with dignity
Every pound you donate goes towards offering essential support and creating a positive, lasting impact on someone’s journey toward stability and independence.
Thank you for helping us make a difference.
Ways to support
There are many ways you can help make a difference at The YOU Trust, such as a one-time donation, a recurring contribution, or getting involved in fundraising efforts. Every bit of support helps us continue our vital work in the community.
One-time or recurring donations
A one-time donation is a meaningful way to show your support, while a recurring monthly donation provides consistent funding that helps us plan for the future and offer ongoing support to those in need. No matter how you choose to give, every contribution has a lasting impact.
If you would prefer to send a cheque, you can post it to:
The YOU Trust, Delme 1, Delme Place, Cams Hall Estate, Fareham, Hampshire, P016 8UX
Please remember to include a covering letter stating how you want it spent.
Donate to specific services
We understand you may want your donation to go toward a specific area of our work. If you want to support our domestic abuse programs, help young people gain independence, or contribute to any of our other services, your generosity ensures that vulnerable individuals receive the targeted help they need.
Flexible donation methods
We offer several ways to donate, making it easy for you to support The YOU Trust in a way that suits you:
- Online donations: Secure and quick through our website.
- Cheque: You can send your donation to The YOU Trust, Delme 1, Delme Place, Cams Hall Estate, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8UX.
Bank transfer: For larger donations or those who prefer not to donate online, we can provide bank transfer details on request.
Get involved with fundraising
If you’re looking for a more hands-on way to support us, fundraising is a great option. Our Cycling Without Age service in Portsmouth and Hayling Island is just one example of an initiative that relies on fundraising to grow. The funds raised will help expand this popular service.
Fundraising efforts like our Seasonal Cheer Campaign have made a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable people. from providing essential items to families in refuge, to funding creative projects. One of our most inspiring recent projects saw a group of aspiring astronauts take fundraising to new heights, literally. With determination and teamwork, they climbed stairs to match the equivalent altitude of the International Space Station! Their efforts helped turn a room in one of our refuges into a welcoming children’s centre, a space filled with warmth, creativity, and hope for the future.
If you’d like to fundraise for The YOU Trust, you can download our fundraising materials and read the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Conduct.
Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those who need it most.
Corporate and community partnerships
At The YOU Trust, we truly value the partnerships we have with local businesses and organisations. We understand the power that companies have to make a positive impact on both their communities and the world at large. Many businesses today recognise the importance of giving back and improving social and environmental issues – and that’s where we come in.
We work with a range of partners, such as Zurich Insurance, RiskSTOP, Climb & Conquer, and Lightning Safety Systems, all of whom share a commitment to supporting others. By working together, we can achieve so much more and create lasting change in the lives of vulnerable people.
There are many ways businesses can get involved with The YOU Trust:
- Corporate Sponsorship: Support specific services or initiatives through sponsorship.
Volunteer Days: Offer your staff the opportunity to volunteer with us, contributing their time and skills to those in need.
Offering Expertise: Share your business knowledge or professional skills with our team, helping us improve the services we offer. - Fundraising Events: Host events or campaigns to raise funds for our work, such as charity runs or corporate challenges.
- Donating Items: Help by raising money for essential items like hampers for families in need.
In return, we offer businesses the chance to get involved in meaningful ways:
- A place for your staff to volunteer or shadow in our services.
- Our expertise in the support sector
- Training in areas like accessibility, domestic abuse, and more.
Workshops, such as our Dragonfly Workshops
By partnering with us, your business not only contributes to a great cause but also strengthens its community ties and enhances its reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.
For more information on how your business can support The YOU Trust, contact us at:
Email: enquiries@theyoutrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01329 825930
Join us in making a difference
Every contribution helps us provide essential services, support vulnerable people, and create lasting change in our communities. Together, we can empower those facing some of life’s toughest challenges and help them build brighter futures.
Your donation will be used responsibly, ensuring that every penny goes toward supporting the people who need it most. Whether it’s providing safe housing, life skills training, or support for young people and families, we are committed to making the most of your generosity.
Donate today to support people in your community.
