EdStart Foundation

Children need and at home in order to learn, grow and develop into confident, mature and respectful adults.

In households where young people regularly witness and abuse however, this is made all the more difficult, with the things they see and hear taking a huge toll on their physical, emotional and .

Young people affected by domestic abuse often withdraw from participating in social activities with their peers, and thus find it more difficult to make friends. Their school life and work also commonly suffers as a result of low self-esteem and, sometimes, even guilt as they feel they are somehow to blame for the abuse they see at home every day.

Here at the EdStart Foundation, we're committed to the and of all young people across the region. We work and engage with those living in some of our most deprived and communities where, sadly, can be more prevalent.

Our programme of , and activities helps them to build stronger , develop their intelligence and face the future with greater confidence.

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Disadvantage and difficulties in forming with their peers often go hand in hand for a great many young people across the UK.

Sadly, children with , and/or living in are also at increased risk of becoming victims of which can have a significant and negative impact on their mental health, lead to social withdrawal and impede their performance at school.

Here at the Edstart Foundation, we're committed to creating a safe, inclusive and positive environment where disadvantaged young people can meet, socialise and grow through a regular programme of , and activities. Helping to across Greater Manchester.

Here at the EdStart Foundation, we're celebrating and acknowledging the vital, shaping role adoptive parents up and down the country play in transforming the lives and futures of young people in the greatest need of something many of us take for granted... the love, support and stability that comes from being part of a family.

And we're always here for disadvantaged children, including those who are looked-after and/or have special educational needs.

Helping to develop their personal through , , and activities.

Building their , enhancing their and encouraging with their peers across Greater Manchester.

The opportunity to make friends, have fun and feel fulfilled should be available to ALL young people, regardless of their individual backgrounds and abilities.

Here at the EdStart Foundation, we provide a regular programme of social, sporting, educational and cultural activities to disdvantaged young people across the Greater Manchester region, including those with Special Educational Needs.

Helping them make stronger connections with their peers and build lasting friendships.

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Opportunities to enhance physical and mental wellbeing should never be closed off to a young person just because of their background, individual needs or circumstances.

Here at the EdStart Foundation, we're committed to ensuring every disadvantaged child living in the Greater Manchester region - including those with special educational needs, behavioural issues or affected by trauma - is able to go head to head with their more privileged peers, by offering them greater access to , , social and cultural activities.

Manchester is the sixth-most deprived Local Authority in the UK; that's according to the findings of a recent report commissioned and published by Manchester City Council.

Here at the Edstart Foundation, we're committed to doing everything within our power to help disadvantaged young people across our city, and the entire Greater Manchester region, develop their personal potential and work towards a brighter future, through a programme of educational, sporting and cultural activities.

Building their , enhancing their and strengthening with their peers.

Disadvantage should never hinder a young person's development, or prevent them from accessing opportunities for , and educational .

Here at the Edstart Foundation, we're committed to playing our part in ensuring that every child from a disadvantaged background - and/or with a special educational need - living in Greater Manchester, is able to experience new adventures in learning and in life and, most importantly, always feels confident and empowered to "have a go!"

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Some children living in Greater Manchester face significant barriers to success.

Here at the Edstart Foundation, we're committed to placing them on a more level footing with their peers, ensuring better opportunities for all, including those from low-income backgrounds, affected by childhood trauma or with a Special Educational Need and/or Disability.

We're always in their corner, empowering them to overcome the challenges they face and helping them to make the best possible through , and social engagement.

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Here at the EdstartFoundation, we're committed to the welfare and wellbeing of all young people across the Greater Manchester region . That means working and engaging with those living in some of our most deprived and disdvantaged communities.

Our programme of education, social and enrichment activities helps them to build stronger connections, develop their social and emotional intelligence and face the future with greater confidence.

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Opportunities for should be available to all young people, regardless of their backgrounds, individual needs or circumstances.

At the Edstart Foundation, we exist to ensure that disdvantaged children across the Greater Manchester region - including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - are always able to access high quality educational, sporting, social and cultural activities.

Helping them grow socially and emotionally, and make positive, productive contributions to the communities in which they live.

Opportunities to play sport should be available to all young people. Including those with Special Educational Needs, and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds.

At the Edstart Foundation, we're here to teach young people to be team players and help them make new friends through sport, with regular activities taking place across Greater Manchester.

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A young person's opportunities for friendship, fun and fulfilment should never depend on their background, or individual circumstances.

Here at Edstart Foundation, we provide a regular programme of social, sporting, cultural and recreational activities to disdvantaged young people living in the Greater Manchester region. Including those with Special Educational Needs and behavioural issues.

Helping them connect with peers and build lasting friendships.