Ignite Life
Ignite Life is a youth charity that has been in operation since 2019. We provide frontline, tailored services to disadvantaged young people and families impacted by poverty, adversity, mental health challenges, food poverty, and more. We strive to deliver lasting impact and build resilience among young people through our three core services: youth 1:1 mentoring, mental health services (1:1 counselling, family counselling, talking therapy and trauma-informed parenting workshops) and food provision. We are dedicated to tackling inequality and ensuring that no disadvantaged young person slips through the net.
Project Overview
Our mental health services support around 100 people per year with vital mental health care. Whether a young person is in crisis and isolated, preferring an initial non-clinical intervention where a support worker can provide a safe space for them to talk, or seeking tools to manage future challenges with a professional counsellor, our goal remains the same: to offer comprehensive support that empowers them to navigate life's complexities with resilience and confidence.
Our food support services support around 88 children per week, and we deliver around 450 meals per week. Around 18-20 families receive delivered food parcels per week.
Why are we crowdfunding?
In 2020, one in six children aged 5 to 16 were likely to experience a mental health issue. Moreover, in Bristol alone, over one third of children live in deprivation, with children living in poverty facing a higher risk of mental health problems.
Due to rising costs, food prices have increased by 19% and there has been a 40% increase in the use of food banks. Ignite’s food bank has seen this pressure, with more people every week relying on our service to feed their families. In January 2023, the Food Foundation estimated that 24% of households with children were living in food insecurity.
Check out the live projects we're supporting
Alex Wish Duchenne Virtual Ward Project
Alex's Wish is a charity dedicated to conquering Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. A progressive, life-limiting muscle-wasting disease that affects 1 in every 3,500 boys born. We are a family-run charity, set-up by Alex's parents 13 years ago after discovering there is not enough funding going into medical research to find treatments and a cure for those living with Duchenne in the UK.
Rainbows Hospice Gardens
Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year who have a baby, child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most. We support every baby, child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are.
Forever Stars
Forever Stars is a registered charity run by volunteers, dedicated to supporting families experiencing baby loss, including early miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss. We offer compassionate assistance from the time families are in the hospital and throughout their lifelong journey of grief. Our services are available to all family members, regardless of when they seek support, whether immediately after their loss or many years later.
