About this Event
Fundraising Dog Walk!
Come join us for a pawsome day at Aberavon Beach! Grab your furry friends and let's strut our stuff for a good cause. Whether your pup is a speedster or a slowpoke, all are welcome to participate in this tail-wagging event. Get ready for a day filled with fun, fresh air, and lots of wagging tails. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a lovely walk by the beach.
You'll be joined by a trained dog behaviourist who can help answer any of your doggy questions!
What are we raising money for?
As we are celebrating our 45th anniversary this year, we are looking to raise £45,000 to implement a specialist Crisis Support service within our Children and Young People's programme.
At present we offer Children and Young People (CYP) structured programmes of support delivered either one to one or in a group setting, directed towards the age range 0-18, unfortunately the waiting lists for this service are increasing. We are concerned that we are not reaching those most vulnerable and at high risk of harm at a time when support is most needed.
Thrive's Adult Crisis programme is a core service in the support we offer, and we would like to replicate the adult crisis role to target young people, focusing on those aged 12-25.
Why is a Children's Crisis worker needed?
Neath Port Talbot is the toughest area in Wales for a girl to grow up. As stated in The State of Girls’ Rights in the UK 2024 (Plan International), Wales scores second for indices of multiple Depravation in the UK, with Neath Port Talbot having been identified as the toughest place in Wales for a girl to grow up, with a score of 72.11 on the index.
This will only be made worse by impending poverty in the local area due to the closing of TATA Steel's blast furnaces. We must be prepared to support vulnerable families, and that's why we need your help!
The money raised will provide a service that is responsive to need in a crisis, by staffing a specialist Children's Crisis Worker.
More information on the meeting point once tickets have been purchased.
All funds go to Thrive Women's Aid, and will go towards funding a Children and Young People's Crisis Worker.
If you would like to fundraise for Thrive Women's Aid, please take a look at our current Crowdfunder here!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Aberavon Beach, Aberavon Beach, Port Talbot, United Kingdom
GBP 11.55