Manchester youth charity Hand in Hand awarded £75,000

Hand in Hand provides daily volunteering opportunities for over 850 young people aged 13 to 21 in Mancester and London. By encouraging teenagers and young adults to engage with and support families and individuals in their communities, the charity helps improve key life skills such as compassion, resilience and self-confidence. The charity’s initiatives work to combat the growing sense of isolation linked to the rise of social media and smartphone use, helping to develop outward-focused, emotionally healthy individuals.

The donation from Ansvar, a leading insurer for the charity, not-for-profit, faith and care sectors, will be instrumental in enhancing Hand in Hand’s core activities, including improving training and support for volunteers and expanding outreach efforts. These efforts aim to bolster both the emotional wellbeing of the volunteers and the individuals they assist.

Eliezer Gilbert, CEO of Hand in Hand, commented:

“Our organisation envisions a world in which community members feel a sense of responsibility to take care of each other, and we believe that the seeds of this mindset must be sown from a young age in order to truly take root. We are so humbled and thankful that Ansvar has chosen to support our work, sharing in our vision of making altruism a core value for the next generation.”

Sarah Cox, Managing Director of Ansvar, added:

“We are delighted to support Hand in Hand and help them to provide critical services and create lasting positive outcomes for hundreds of young people. This initiative is more than just a donation – it is a partnership. We understand the significant financial pressures facing charities, and we hope this funding will support Hand in Hand in expanding their reach and sustaining their impact. We look forward to staying closely connected and witnessing the difference they make in young lives.

“Our Programme of Giving extends beyond monetary donations. It encompasses our Community Hub, a free and bookable office space in our Brighton offices, available to local charities and not-for-profit organisations, as well as a colleague volunteering and fundraising initiative and our three-year cycle of grant-giving.”

Ansvar is a member of the Benefact Group, a charity-owned specialist in financial services. As the UK’s third-largest corporate donor, the Benefact Group strengthens Ansvar’s dedication to supporting the wider charitable community.

Further information about Hand in Hand can be found by visiting its website - https://hih.org.uk/.