Alongside You

Alongside You

020 7473 5050

We provide relational and practical support for children and families living with HIV in East London

We aim to increase well-being and resilience of children and families living with HIV, by providing consistent practical and relational support and activities. Families are matched with a volunteer who visits regularly to build a supportive relationship, facilitating activities for the children. Alternatively children may join our group outings or youth programme, with opportunity to make friends and expand horizons through visiting new places and participating in activities

Why the community needs us
Our services provide support to children and families who may find it hard to access other support services due to ill-health and the stigma that exists around HIV. Providing services through volunteers that start from the family home make support accessible and confidential, giving those who are isolated the opportunity to receive support and enabling children to get out to enjoy activities in the community.

Our impact on the community
We currently support 100 people; 66 children and 44 parents / carers. As a result of the activities and relational support volunteers provide, families report growing self-esteem and confidence, improved emotional well-being, increased resilience to cope with challenges arising, reduced social isolation, growing in trust in relationships, and the benefits children receive from opportunities that parents can't provide for their children due to health or financial limitations.

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Volunteers to accompany children on outings in school holidays / Saturdays To befriend a family through regular visits

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£15

Pays for a child to enjoy a day out, expanding horizons and making friends.

£25

Enables a teenager to enjoy new challenges and belong in the group.

£100

Pays for the outings coordinator to organise and lead one group outing.

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Rhif ffôn: 020 7473 5050

Cyfeiriad: PO Box 50521, London London E16 1XF

Rhif Cofrestru’r Elusen: 1129336