We are thrilled to have been chosen by The Telegraph as a beneficiary of the newspaper’s Christmas Charity Appeal for 2023.
From now until the end of January, The Telegraph’s teams will be sharing a number of articles raising awareness of various areas of our work, both online and in-print.
Editor of The Telegraph Chris Evans says: “We are delighted to be supporting Go Beyond this year and look forward to sharing its work in the Telegraph.”
Michele Farmer, Go Beyond CEO, added: “We are so pleased that The Telegraph has recognised the important role we play in childhoods by choosing us as a beneficiary of its 2023 Charity Appeal, and are proud to stand alongside the other charities chosen, all of whom are doing vitally important work.
“We look forward to Telegraph readers getting to know more about the fun and magic that happens on Go Beyond’s breaks over the coming weeks, and understanding how giving children who face serious challenges at home the chance for a week of adventure can truly can have an impact that lasts a lifetime.”
To read the full article please click on the headings below:
‘I couldn’t admit I’d been up until 4am helping my mum through a mental health crisis’
An ambassador for Go Beyond recalls how a week away with the charity as a child gave him much-needed respite from caring for his mother.
Milking cows and camel rides: the lessons we learnt on our first childhood holiday
For children who are lucky enough to attend a week’s holiday organised by Go Beyond in Cornwall or the Peak District, the experience really will be unforgettable as most will never have been away from home before.
Eight ways to wean your child off their smartphone
Hayley Mann, a Senior Break Leader at Go Beyond, shares her suggestions for managing a childs smartphone free week.
‘They arrived so panicked – it was lovely to see them relax’: Reuniting siblings on a Go Beyond break
Sisters Poppy and Daisy* are part of the 20,000 children in England and Wales that get separated from their siblings in care and were recently reunited at Go Beyond.
Covid had a devastating impact on our children’s social skills – we will see the effects for years
Go Beyond is helping children get back to where they need to be after Covid – forming happy and healthy relationships with adults and children.
10 ways to boost your child’s confidence
Specialists from the charity Go Beyond explain how parents can boost the self-esteem and positivity of their children.
How I found my flock: my love affair with bird watching
Joe Shute shares his love of birdwatching and how immersing children in the sights and sounds of nature, as Go Beyond does, can have a profound impact on their development.
Eight ways to help your child make friends
Beth Parnell, Senior Break Leader at Go Beyond, shares her tips for helping your child make friends.
Anyone for cow cuddling? Meet the new breed of ‘therapy animals’
Hayley Mann, our Senior Break Leader, tells how exposure to animals helps the young people at Go Beyond develop curiosity about the natural world.
Kate Winslet: Every child deserves the chance to make happy memories
Actress and Go Beyond patron Kate Winslet visited our Coastal Centre in Cornwall last month. She has written an article about her experience which you can read in full.
‘For these children, this is the only Christmas they will know; the only chance of a stocking’
Judith Woods, Telegraph Features writer, shares how having spent time at Go Beyond’s residential site in Cornwall, she has seen how transformative kindness, care and a sense of community can be.
How to host the ultimate blended family Christmas
If you are hosting an extended tribe this December, take some lessons from charity Go Beyond who do it all the time
Jenny Agutter: My Walkabout nude scene was innocent – the internet has corrupted all of that
The Railway Children star talks about growing up on screen, her passion for charity work and being unafraid to stand up to online bullies
Nine ways to be more positive in 2024
How to harness the transformative power of New Year’s Eve all year round
‘There was abuse in my home, but it went under the radar’
As a young girl, Nisha cared for her mum and sisters but was forgotten by the care system. Go Beyond gave her a glimpse of how life could be
‘Death is something all of us find hard to discuss, but for children it’s even harder’
When Jessica* struggled at school and lashed out, at first no one knew why. That’s when Go Beyond stepped in and proved to be a life-saver
David Gower: ‘TV now has several hundred cricket commentators who are crap’
The former England captain on getting sacked from Sky and why he supports the charity Go Beyond
