THANK YOU!!

Last month we took part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge and thanks to your amazing generosity we raised a total of £9,908 to go towards our Apollo project. We can’t thank those who donated enough.

A special thanks to

The Hospital Saturday Fund for championing us

and

The Platform Foundation

Here a little more about what the money will be going towards

Apollo - Creative projects in hospital settings

Our Apollo project takes place within hospitals and uses the arts to increase the wellbeing of children who are undergoing healthcare and mental health treatments on children’s wards. Our collaborative approach encourages learning, friendship and ownership for children during their hospital stay.

Situation

Children in hospital can experience isolation, anxiety and trauma. We believe that creativity can help them during this difficult time in their lives and support them to feel better. The project will work with children and young people who are disadvantaged through their illness, disability or lifelong condition, resulting in a hospital stay. One in four children are admitted to hospital before the aged of 14, although recent statistics show that this number is increasing.

Solution

We work with experienced and compassionate artists to create imaginative projects which transform healthcare settings into joyful and welcoming spaces. Our multidisciplinary background enables our artists to respond to young people with empathy and playfulness, encouraging the freedom of creative expression. We collaborate with healthcare teams and hospital teaching services to provide a holistic approach to creativity which is accessible and inclusive of children’s needs.

Testimonials

“We value Kazzum’s work very highly. Their therapeutic and creative interventions are essential in supporting young people through difficult times. “ — Head of Service, Waltham Forest Hospital and Home School teaching service.

“Kazzum make a point of building a relationship with every child that joins the session and adapt to meet their needs with ease.” — Hospital Teaching Staff Member“

I hope they don’t discharge me yet; I’m having so much fun with Kazzum.”— Participant

To find out more about our Apollo Project click here