Christmas Appeal
Michaela and Benjamin have been through so much together over the last six years; from a diagnosis of spina bifida and hydrocephalus at a 20 week scan through to finding a space where Benjamin feels accepted and has friends. Your donations this Christmas will enable a range of support which transforms lives like Benjamin's.
SBH Scotland need to raise £1.4 million each year. Our services rely on donations to survive. It’s so hard for us to raise funds just now. So, this Christmas, will you please support Benjamin’s favourite charity - SBH Scotland? Any donation you can give will have a big impact on the support we can give to all those who need our help, ensuring no one is left to cope alone. Thank you.
Watch our film 'Giving the gift of belonging' to hear more directly from Michaela about her journey and the support she has received from SBH Scotland.
When talking about the difficulties Benjamin has in making friends she says, "At SBH Scotland groups he's more accepted. He's more included and he doesn't feel so heartbroken....in a normal park, you can see in his eyes 'I want to play but they won't play with me'. At these [SBH Scotland] groups I never see those eyes. They're always happy. I can tell through his personality, he's happy, he's comfortable and then I'm happy and comfortable."
- A £10 donation can help make initial contact with a family in crisis, providing them with a lifeline of support.
- A £20 donation can ensure a support visit to a family with a newborn. At home or hospital, we can be with them side by side for whatever happens.
- A £50 donation can help fund our Family Support Groups across Scotland, providing networks of support to parents and places for children to belong and be celebrated.
- A £100 donation can help us meet demand for financial and benefits advice at this difficult time for so many families.
- A £200 donation could provide an information and training session to nursery and school staff supporting children with additional learning and physical challenges.
Other ways to Donate:
Call 03455 211 600 (Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm) to donate via Credit/Debit Card
Text SBHS to 70560 to donate £10 (Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message)
Other ways you can support SBH Scotland now and in the future...
- Set up a regular monthly gift to allow SBH Scotland to plan ahead safe in the knowledge that they have funding.
- Follow us on social media and share our posts with your friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok.
- Take on a challenge in 2024... Zipslide the Clyde, Falkirk Wheel Abseil, Kiltwalk, Aberdeen Tower Abseil
