The charity is on a mission to raise £1m to combat child poverty in a new campaign.
As the number of young people living below the poverty line sadly reaches its highest level in more than 20 years, the Yorkshire Children’s Charity’s new campaign looks to impact 25,000 children’s lives for the better.
The charity is calling on people across the UK to donate £25 to “light a star” for a child living in poverty.
Each individual donation will go straight to improving the life of a child in Yorkshire, with all donations given directed straight to beneficiaries to help a child with a need that wouldn’t otherwise be met.
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You can Light a Star for the children here.
Yorkshire Children’s Charity is working to raise 25,000 stars in 2024 as part of a wider fundraising drive this year.
Supporters can help the charity by getting involved with fundraising events throughout the year, volunteering at sporting fundraisers, seasonal donation drives, and so much more.
The Light a Star campaign has launched this week and will culminate at the Night Under the Stars fundraising gala taking place in September 2024.
The exciting event will feature an exclusive performance from Olly Murs along with fantastic food, drink and entertainment in the beautiful setting of Grantley Hall. You can grab your tickets here.
Charlotte Farrington, Founder and CEO of Yorkshire Children’s Charity, said: “The state of child poverty in our region is unprecedented and completely unacceptable. The youngest, most vulnerable people in our society are in desperate need of help and it is our collective responsibility to support them wherever and however possible.
“By answering our call to Light a Star for a child in Yorkshire from just £25, each and every supporter will make a tangible difference to a child living in poverty this year.”
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Featured image – Yorkshire Children’s Charity
