In the South East we run an innovative Children Can Do programme that invests in community based activities that are led by children, reacting to their needs whilst engaging appropriate adult support and supervision.

The Children Can Do programme provides support to new or small community groups by offering grants, practical support and advice, information, access to training and networking. We support projects initiated by children who have greater needs and fewer chances.

With a commitment and understanding of the importance of early intervention work with Children and Young People we are working in partnership with Local Authorities to promote child led activities within the 8-13 age range. Too often large amounts of funding within children services departments are being channeled to react to problems rather than preventing them from happening. Evidence proves that promoting early intervention activities actually saves more money than is invested. Increasingly all services have got to be justified as it becomes much harder to fund them over the coming years.

What's special about this programme?
The Children Can Do programme is special because it puts children and young people at the centre of all the activities undertaken. We are able to provide the support that Children need as they plan their own projects and complete an application for funding. We also provide training and support to a group of children so that they can feel confident to make informed decisions about how funding should be prioritised and to what level within their own communities.

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What do we need now?
We want to get in touch with local businesses interested in supporting, in any way you can, children with greater needs and fewer chances living in Brighton and Hove. If you are interested then please contact Sue Barnes.