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Stepping Stones: Supporting children’s mental health through art

Thanks to incredible generosity, our supporters have successfully raised £36,000 to fund Stepping Stones, an innovative, arts-led mental health project for vulnerable children and young people across Hampshire.


Delivered in partnership with Hampshire Cultural Trust, Stepping Stones will support 60 children and adolescents (aged 11–17) who are at risk of deteriorating mental health and more complex emotional challenges. These young people will take part in a year-long programme of creative intervention designed to rebuild confidence, self-esteem, and emotional resilience.


Led by experienced artists trained in trauma-informed practice, the sessions will provide a safe, supportive space where each participant can express themselves, process emotions, and explore their identity through art. These experiences offer not only a vital outlet, but also transferable skills that support long-term recovery and personal growth.


The programme will take place in museums, arts centres, community spaces, and at Bursledon House within Southampton Children’s Hospital. A final exhibition will showcase the young people’s work, celebrating their progress and raising awareness about the power of creativity for mental wellbeing.



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