Your Donation Can Change Lives

Our local community and the support of local businesses are central to our success with those we work with locally. The encouragement, partnership, and generosity from people and organizations in South Yorkshire help to make it possible for A Mind Apart to reach those who need us most.

We really believe it takes a village to change a child's life, and at a time when it is harder than ever for not-for-profit organisations, we are calling on our 'village' to come together and support us to continue transforming the lives of the children, young people and families in the community. We are asking individuals that love our work, and businesses that respect what we do, to offer a financial donation to make sure our work can continue and grow in South Yorkshire and beyond.

Every donation, whether from a caring individual or a compassionate business, helps us transform lives through creativity and therapy. At A Mind Apart, we see the difference your generosity makes. It opens doors for children, young people, and adults who need a safe, creative space to grow.

Many of our students have not found the understanding or support they need in traditional educational settings. For those who feel overlooked or left behind, A Mind Apart becomes a place where they are welcomed, understood, and able to express themselves freely. Here, every individual can discover their strengths and feel valued for who they are.

Why Your Donation Matters

Many of our students have not found the understanding or support they need in traditional educational settings. The reasons are often complex and the families are often exhausted from fighting the system and regularly feel overlooked or left behind. Not only do we welcome these children and young people, but we work closely with the families offering them respite through our work with their, as well as often advocating for that individual to other professionals. A Mind Apart becomes their safe space, where they are welcomed, understood, and able to express themselves creatively and freely. Here, every young person can discover their strengths and feel valued for who they are, and every family is heard and supported.

Supporting A Mind Apart with your donation means helping us to continue supporting these families, children and young people. It means being a part of investing in their brighter futures. Many of our students face barriers like anxiety, learning needs, being in care, being carers themselves, or vulnerable to various forms of exploitation. Most of those accessing our services are impacted by the cost of living crisis and your financial gift can ensure our programmes stay accessible to these individuals, welcoming, and truly impactful for everyone who needs them.

At A Mind Apart, a small amount goes a long way, but here is what your support could pay for:

• £10 gives a child a place in an evening class, building confidence and connection.

• £65 provides a full hour of creative therapy for someone struggling with their mental health.

• £132 sponsors a young person to access our evening classes on a free bursary place for 12 weeks.

• £300 could sponsor a young person or vulnerable adult for a six-week group therapy course, supporting resilience and wellbeing.

• £5,000 helps to keep our doors open and funds our dedicated team, enabling us to reach more communities across South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Real Stories, Real Change

We have endless stories and examples of our social impact, from seeing children speak for the first time, through to supporting individuals into top Drama Schools and Universities in the country. We know our work makes a difference and we see it daily from the subtle changes in an individuals attitude or confidence, to the bigger changes of achieving degrees and thriving professionally in the creative sector.

We see students grow in confidence, achieve thing that they once thought were out of reach, and discover a sense of belonging that carries into every part of their lives. Young people who have struggled to connect elsewhere find their community here. Many go on to reach new educational milestones, build friendships, and develop skills that help them thrive both in and out of the classroom. The support and encouragement they receive at A Mind Apart helps them feel valued and capable, sometimes for the very first time in their lives.

Ways To Give: Individuals and Corporate Partners

There are many ways you can support A Mind Apart and help us continue making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families in our community.

If you’re an individual, your donation - no matter the size - means a child feels seen and supported. Monthly giving, one-off gifts, and even fundraising efforts with friends or family all help us reach more people who need what we offer. Alternatively, you could sponsor a child for one of our free bursary places in our evening classes, aimed at those who otherwise wouldn't be able to access us.

If you’re a business, your support can create a ripple effect across the community. You can partner with us by purchasing our Perspective corporate wellbeing package. This not only invests in the wellbeing of your own team through creative, wellbeing workshops and support, but also directly funds our work with young people and their families. Your business benefits from healthier, more connected staff, while your investment helps us reach those who need us most.

Corporate partners are also welcome to make direct donations, sponsor specific programmes, support events, match employee donations, or arrange volunteering days for their teams. We’re happy to tailor partnership opportunities that align with your values and community goals.

In-kind support is always welcome too, sharing your skills, resources, or professional expertise can make a real difference to our work.

Every business and individual who stands with us becomes part of our story and the positive change we create together. If you’re interested in donating or partnering, purchasing our Perspective wellbeing package, or want to explore how your business can get involved, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you and thank you in advance for becoming a part of our village.