The challenge we face

In 2020, 1 in 6 children aged 5-16 experienced a probable mental disorder – a significant rise from 1 in 9 in 2017

50% of mental health problems are established by age 14

75% of children and young people who experience a mental health problem aren’t getting the help they need

Children aged 5 to 16 years with a probable mental disorder were more than twice as likely to live in a household that had fallen behind with payments than children unlikely to have a mental disorder

Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund Aims
To pilot a scheme to make a difference to improve young people’s mental health in our local community. Money raised by the local community and local businesses will be used to fund private counselling for vulnerable young people between the ages of 13-18, using local independent BACP Counsellors.

Please do not use this form if you are referring on behalf of someone and can genuinely afford to pay for counselling. You can find a list of all counsellors (currently over 50 within a radius of 7 miles) who offer counselling for young people operating in the local area by using this link, BACP.

How you can help
Simply make a donation via the link below, support our events, or visit our How You Can Help page to find out more.

Inspired by my Stepson, Elliott, who sadly took his own life at just 19, in June 2020.