Helping Sunbeams become ‘funder ready’
What do Sunbeams do?
Sunbeams give vulnerable and disadvantaged girls the extra nurture, guidance and inspiration they need to become happier, healthier and more confident young adults, supporting them to reach their full potential and play a meaningful role in society. It provides one-to-one mentoring and befriending, weekly activity sessions and occasional day trips for young girls (aged 5-16) in North London who are struggling emotionally, have low self-esteem, lack confidence and/or are suffering from mental health issues. Young volunteers (aged 18-25) are recruited to act as ‘Big Sister’ mentors, receiving training and support to help develop their skills and further their career opportunities. Sunbeams also works with parents, schools, and other professionals to ensure that children receive ongoing and holistic support.
Photos by Esti Frand
The partnership
A5cend has worked with Sunbeams since its inception in 2013. At that point, two teachers working with troubled adolescents in North London had decided they wanted to form a charity and had identified some people who were willing to be trustees, but needed help to get the charity off the ground.
Services delivered:
Charity/company registration
Start-up guidance
Fundraising strategy
Funding bids revenue and core
Fundraising training
Evaluation
