Who We Help
"Being able to get that off my chest and speak openly helped me so much. It was a little safe place."
Emily’s baby sadly passed away at just 10 days old. Feeling lost and alone, she received counselling from a project funded by Make Some Noise at Petals. This is Emily’s story.
"I really don't know where I'd be without Nai's House. I owe my life to them really, they did save me when I needed it the most."
Jack was struggling with his mental health and felt unable to find the support he needed. Through a project funded by Make Some Noise at Nai’s House, he found practical tools, connection and a safe space when he needed it most. This is Jack’s story.
"It's really nice to meet other kids that have been through the same thing as me. Some of the treatments made my hair fall out, and the people understood that which was quite nice."
When Amelie was diagnosed with a tumour, she faced major surgery and a long recovery. With support from WOLO, she rebuilt her strength, returned to the things she loved and met other children who understood her journey. This is Amelie's story.
"I was in complete denial. It won't be cancer, it'll be something else."
Nuno was just 8 months old, fighting cancer in hospital. Through long, frightening days, music therapy brought him moments of happiness. This is Dani and Nuno's story.
"If I hadn't found ATF, I generally think I would have been dead or doing 14 years in jail.”
Ted is supported by the project ‘Positive Futures’ funded by Make Some Noise, at ATF Southend; a life skills and employment pathways programme for vulnerable and marginalised young people. This is Ted's story.
"Whenever I’m having a hard time, I think of it and it makes everything alright."
When Emmy struggled with school and her mental health, her mum Lorraine felt isolated and unsure where to turn. At ELHAP, Emmy has found a safe space to be herself, while Lorraine has found support for the whole family. This is Lorraine and Emmy’s story.
"We ended up having 22 days with him, which were the best days of my life"
Phil knows something no parent should ever have to go through - the pain of losing a child. This is Phil's story.
“They told us his heart’s not compatible with life”
This is what Jen and her family were told, at 20 weeks pregnant with her son. Small charity Tiny Tickers scooped them up, making sure they didn’t have to face this challenging time alone. This is Jen's story.
“I feel really inspired that I can do things in Quinn’s memory.”
Sam felt lost and alone after facing the unthinkable – losing his child. Through the Still Dads project at The Lily Mae Foundation, funded by Make Some Noise, Sam found the support he desperately needed. This is Sam's story.
“GFS helps me express myself because there are people who are like me, so I can express my feelings.”
Sarah-Jane has been going to Girls Friendly Society (GFS) since 2023. She has tried so many new things - including going from having stage fright to speaking at an event. This is Sarah-Jane's story.
"I felt so relieved that I had found local support for us and Bodhi."
Make Some Noise funded the ‘Get Moving’ project at Stepping Stones DS, helping children and young people, like Bodhi, with their strength and coordination.
"I really don’t think I would be here if it wasn’t for Finding Your Feet."
At his toughest moment, Andy reached out for support. He found a lifeline in his local small charity Finding Your Feet, funded by Make Some Noise, and it changed everything. This is Andy's story.
