Children Heard and Seen (360G-ocf-a061600000lvLQZ)

The project will provide weekly groups for children and young people with a parent in prison We will use a range of community resources to provide activities and encourage peer support in order to reduce the stigma of parental imprisonment; and explore their feelings/emotions attached to this intensely traumatic experience. We aim to empower children to consider their aspirations and goals We will also recruit Volunteer Mentors from the local community, provide them with training and support so they can then provide, 1:1 mentoring support to children and young people, and co-facilitate the groups, whilst they gain valuable work experience.

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Grant Details

Amount Applied For 4880
Amount Awarded 4880
Amount Disbursed 4880
Award Date 2016-12-01T00:00:00+00:00
Beneficiary Location: Country Code GB
Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code Cherwell 005F
Beneficiary Location: Name BANBURY
From An Open Call? Yes
Funding Org: Department OCF Unrestricted
IMPACT Category Maximise ability to strengthen community cohesion and build social capacity
Planned Dates: End Date 2017-04-03T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2017-01-02T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Charity Number 1157879
Recipient Org: City Oxford
Recipient Org: Description Children Heard and Seen is a charity that works to mitigate the effects of parental imprisonment on children, young people and their families, and consequently to reduce the likelihood of generational offending, mental health issues and family breakdown through supporting and providing information for families and for professionals who work and support them. 65% of boys with an imprisoned parent will go on to be offenders themselves, we are committed to breaking this cycle and supporting children and young people to make positive choices which are sustainable.
Recipient Org: Postal Code OX4 3JJ
Recipient Org: Street Address PO box 1589
Recipient Org: Web Address http://www.childrenheardandseen.co.uk
Round: Round Name December 2016
URL http://www.childrenheardandseen.co.uk