Empower the community

The news reminds us almost daily of the rising numbers affected by mental health issues, dementia and disability. Supporting them to get the respect and care they need is a major challenge our whole society faces.

POhWER’s specialist advocates already help over 80,000 people each year, but rising needs require more support. Not all the services that our clients require are currently funded by the government. That is why we need your help to reach even more people with our services.

Through fundraising you can help empower the most vulnerable people in the community to uphold their rights and get their voice heard.

You can support POhWER’s amazing work in many ways, for example running a marathon, selling old clothes or shopping through Amazon Smile.

 

Why support us?

Stephen's Story

Stephen experience suicidal thoughts along with psychotic episodes which lead to him drinking heavily. During this time, Stephen fell victim to being mugged and raped.

Stephen felt hopeless, but after receiving help and guidance from a POhWER advocate, he now understands his rights and the local authorities were alerted to Stephens vulnerable situation.

Stephen is now receiving counselling from the LGBT Association and has hopes of going to college later in the year.

“Everything is falling into place, I’m being taken care of in the hands of the professionals. I’m getting back on track.”

 

How donations are spent:

For every £1 that is donated to POhWER 90.3p is used for our advocacy, information and advice services.

 

How you can get involved

• Run for POhWER
• WillPOhWER - get sponsored to give up a vice or pick up a healthy habit.
• Shopping:

• Organise your own event - e.g. Virtual pub quiz, Head shave, fitness challenge, Bake sale, Birthday fundraiser, Gaming event, Danceathon, Sponsored silence… and set up a fundraising page on:
  • Facebook
  • JustGiving
  • Virgin Money Giving

• Join our mailing list to keep updated with the latest fundraising and campaigning news and events
• Become a Fundraising Volunteer

 

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