Who are we?

• We are a committee of volunteers
• We have been helping children in the Borders for over 45 years
• We provide financial assistance for children in desperate situations
• We have virtually NO OVERHEADS – 99% of every penny raised goes direct to children in the Scottish Borders
• We supported 125 applications in our last financial year, spending £21,111.50 – read our Chairman’s Annual Report

How do we help?

• We provide beds, bedding ,bedroom furniture and floor rugs – often children are either sharing beds, have no bed or what they do have is in an appalling condition
• We assist with special equipment and funding for various disability needs – physical and mental
• We give clothing and footwear – a basic need that too many Borders families struggle to meet
• We finance requests for treats or holiday for young carers who are often not only looking after a parent, but siblings as well
• We enable children in chaotic, stressful and abusive circumstances to enjoy activities – such as hobbies, sporting activities or school trips

How do we operate?

• We receive applications from professionals working with Borders’ Children – social workers, head teachers, community nurses, health visitors, etc
• We meet monthly to discuss requests and allocate funds
• Urgent requests are fast tracked to ensure children receive the funding immediately