Children’s Nature & Arts Charities
Nature and arts charities give children access to creative, outdoor and sensory experiences that reduce stress, spark imagination and nurture emotional wellbeing. From theatre and storytelling to surfing sessions and time in nature, these programmes help children build confidence, heal from challenges and discover new ways to grow and express themselves.
Basecamp Adventure Trust
Helping young people discover what they're made of
Basecamp takes young people facing significant challenges on a year-long journey of outdoor adventure and personal development — building the self-belief they need to face whatever life throws at them. Read more
Go Live Theatre Projects
Opening up theatre for disadvantaged children
A creative children’s charity using theatre to spark imagination and confidence. Workshops and theatre trips help disadvantaged children build communication skills, expand horizons and feel a sense of belonging and possibility. Read more
Storybook Dads
Keeping children connected to imprisoned parents
A small children’s charity helping imprisoned parents record bedtime stories. Hearing a parent’s voice strengthens bonds, reduces anxiety and supports literacy—softening the emotional impact of imprisonment on children. Read more
Action for Conservation
Backing young environmental leaders today
This youth charity empowers young people to take real climate action. Through workshops, camps and leadership training, they turn eco-concern into confidence, helping future conservationists gain the skills and voice to protect our planet. Read more
Dandelion Time
Nature-based therapy for children facing trauma
A specialist small children’s charity using nature and therapeutic family work to help children recover from trauma. Farm sessions rebuild trust, improve wellbeing and strengthen relationships, giving families a fresh start. Read more
The Wave Project
Surf therapy that rebuilds confidence and calm
A small children’s charity delivering surf therapy for young people facing anxiety, trauma or isolation. Supported sessions in the sea build confidence, emotional resilience and friendships that last beyond the water. Read more
Literacy Pirates
Boosting literacy, confidence and future prospects
This small charity supports 9–13-year-olds falling behind at school. On their “Ships” and online, volunteers help young people accelerate reading and writing progress—building confidence, creativity and belief in what they can achieve. Read more
What Our Charities say about us
Since the beginning of our partnership, Raise Your Hands has provided us with consistent and invaluable support, totalling over £200,000. Without support like this we would not have been able to sustain as many projects and help over 18,500 children over the past ten years.
The Wave Project