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Comedian and actor Adrian Edmondson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity CHICKS.

Comedian and actor Adrian Edmondson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity CHICKS.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost 91热爆 Radio 4 Appeal. (That鈥檚 the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope 鈥楥HICKS.
- Cheques should be made payable to 鈥楥HICKS.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4

Registered Charity Number: 1080953/SCO40536

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Thu 23 Jul 2020 15:27

CHICKS

Children鈥檚 charity CHICKS gives hundreds of children and young people living in desperately difficult circumstances across the UK the chance to escape their worries and pressures on a week-long respite break. From retreats set in the beautiful countryside, those aged 8-15 who are living in poverty, suffering the effects of bullying, abuse or bereavement or coping with the responsibilities of being carers are given the chance to have a week of adventure, far away from the challenges they face at home, making memories that will last a lifetime.聽

Stolen childhoods

Stolen childhoods
Many young people referred to CHICKS live in fear; childhoods stolen by years of abuse and neglect. Others are suffering the agonising pain of losing a loved one, shouldering the responsibility of caring for a family member, or have never left the estate they were born on.聽

The chance for a break

The chance for a break
Each week at CHICKS is packed with confidence-building activities and fun in the outdoors to inspire curiosity and a connection with nature. CHICKS combines these with more relaxing pursuits to give time for reflection and consideration, and improve overall well-being.

Lasting impact

Lasting impact
"What more can a young person want in their circumstances other than to be accepted and not judged for who they are? CHICKS is a very magical place." A description by Charlotte, a Family Services Coordinator who refers young carers to CHICKS for a break.聽

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