Marney and Hugo are taking part in Strictly Come Dancing to raise money for Include Youth. They are hoping to raise as much money as they can to support Include Youth a charity who work with young people who have been in the care system and are now as young adults entering the world of work and having to begin independent living. 

Include Youth work with young people in care, leaving care, from disadvantaged communities or whose rights are not being met to improve their employability and personal development. Many of these young people have experienced social exclusion, poverty or have other complex challenges in their lives, for example a learning need, homelessness or mental ill health, therefore need additional support to overcome their barriers and positively progress into education, training or work. Children who grow up in care often lack positive role models in their lives often because they have lost contact with family members or disengaged from school. We connect young people into communities through mentors, work experience and activities so they feel more confident, have access to support and are prepared to overcome whatever challenges they may be facing. 

As part of Include Youth’s 40th birthday we are taking part in their Strictly Come Dancing event. Please support us and give what you can.