We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded £15,000 from The Health Lottery Foundation that will be used to help deliver our Hummingbird Project to improve young people’s mental health in North West schools. We are so grateful for the support, which has been given thanks to players of The Health Lottery.
Delivered by MedEquip4Kids and backed by university research, the Hummingbird Project is a six-week Positive Psychology course that has already reached more than 9,000 pupils across the North West, helping them to build self-esteem, resilience and happiness. Our programme is offered free of charge to schools.
The funding awarded is from The Health Lottery Foundation, which distributes money raised by players of The Health Lottery. The purpose of The Health Lottery is to raise money to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Britain.
Catherine North, Hummingbird Project Development Manager at MedEquip4Kids says: “We are thrilled to receive support from the Health Lottery Foundation. Their generosity means we can continue offering the Hummingbird Project free of charge to schools, helping young people build resilience, self-esteem and happiness at a time when mental health needs are greater than ever.”
This grant was awarded to MedEquip4Kids as part of The Health Lottery Foundation’s drive to support the health and wellbeing of young people. Delva Patman, Chief Executive of The Health Lottery Foundation, explained:
“Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, £757,421 will now be distributed to 45 charities across Britain, making a tangible difference to the health and wellbeing of young people. We are thrilled to be working with this project and look forward to sharing more about their achievements over the next few months.”
Health Lottery players have raised over £135 million for good causes over the past decade.
Visit www.thehealthlotteryfoundation.org.uk to find out more.
