"Jodie had been sleeping on the streets for three months when she called us. We found her a bed for the night and a housing advice centre for the next day." Steve, Get Connected volunteer Helpline Worker
Trusts and foundations
Get Connected is fortunate to be supported by many trusts and foundations. Our major supporters are listed below.
The following organisations support our Volunteer Programme, enabling us to recruit, train and support the volunteers who staff the helpline.
Children in Need - £88,261 over three years Supports our Volunteer Programme
The Dulverton Trust - £29,800 Supports our Volunteer Programme
The Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust - £10,000 Supports our Volunteer Programme
The Vodafone UK Foundation - £126,000 over three years (currently in its third year) Supports marketing and communications activity
The Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland - £34,041 over three years Supports young people contacting the helpline from Scotland
Volant Charitable Trust - £10,000 unrestricted funding
Help a London Child - £3,000
Supports young people contacting the helpline from London