Shufflebottom Ltd, have selected Faith in Families as their Charity of the Year for 2024/2025. This significant partnership comes at a critical time as the charity strives to combat the pervasive issue of child poverty in Wales.
In 2022, an alarming 34% of children in Wales lived in poverty, translating to 24,038 children in Swansea alone. Currently, approximately 30,000 children in the area are being deprived of a happy and healthy childhood. These children face hunger, cold, anxiety, and anger, barely surviving in conditions that stifle their potential.
Faith in Families is dedicated to reversing this trend, providing crucial support to children and their families. The charity's work is vital, not just for immediate relief, but for the long-term health and prosperity of our community. Without intervention, the impacts of childhood poverty can lead to lifelong health issues, reduced employment opportunities, and increased pressures on our welfare and criminal justice systems.
Shufflebottom recently visited Faith in Families and had the pleasure of being shown around their amazing 'Cwtch Mawr' facility, Wales' first multi bank. We look forward to being able to help in any way that we can.