The YCW relies almost entirely on our regular donors and charitable grants for our income, we receive no established core funding and so having a solid financial base of support from members, supporters and former members is essential.
Throughout the lockdown we have been unable to apply for grants or organise any fundraising activity, meaning we have lost 2 months worth of vital work to keep us going.
Lockdown and the impact of Coronavirus has also hit many people hard, but the long term effects may be even more difficult for some. Young people and young workers are one such group. Education at all levels has been severely disrupted, sectors of the economy that rely on a younger workforce were the first to shut down and still haven’t reopened. Wages for young workers are already lower than the average and the use of zero-hour contracts is prevalent amongst workers who are newly entering the workforce.
We want to be there for them, to develop their leadership skills and ensure they - and their employers - realise their inherent dignity.
To do this, we need your support.
Please use the link below to make a donation to the YCW, or better yet, set up a regular donation (with Gift Aid if eligible) and give us the resources to go out and keep making a difference.
Thank you.
Visit our fundraising page here to set up a donation: www.localgiving.org/charity/ycwimpact
