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Giving is not just about making a donation, it's about making a difference. Your donations can significantly change lives.
Your Donations
Your kind donations will help us continue our valuable work and positive efforts we put into supporting young people to thrive.
Christmas Appeal 2024
In partnership with Kent County Council, we are pledging to spread joy to care leavers this year!
Our Christmas Appeal aims to raise £25,000 to enable us to provide a gift to each care leaver.
Can you help us to spread festive cheer throughout our Kent community?
One-off Donations:
Make a difference to the lives of young people in need
Give young people the chance to enjoy new experiences and gain new skills
Give young people the opportunity to improve and achieve positive outcomes thereby maximising their potential in life
Monthly Donations:
Are an easy and affordable way to donate throughout the year as a YLF Friend
Invest in the future of YLF and its innovative programmes for children in Kent and Medway
Can be as little as £2 a month to increase a young person’s confidence and change their outlook on life
Other Ways To Donate
Online Banking
Pay direct by BACS into our bank account. Please email fundraising@ylf.org.uk for our details.
Paypal
Make a donation using your PayPal account. Don’t worry, there’s the option to donate by credit or debit card too!
By Text
To donate £3, text YLF to 70331
To donate £5, text YLF to 70970
To donate £10, text YLF to 70191
By Cheque
Payable to ‘Young Lives Foundation’, posted to: YLF, 71 College Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6SX
Ways to donate for FREE
Easyfundraising is a free fundraising platform that allows us to earn when you shop online at over 7,000 brands. Free and easy to use, it’s a great way for you to support us without it costing you a penny. You can sign up for free here.
When you shop at over 6,000 top stores including John Lewis & Partners, Expedia and Marks & Spencer via Give as you Live Online, they’ll turn a percentage of your spend into free funds for us!
Sign up, search for the retailer and start shopping. It’s that simple!
What Next?
Corporate Partnerships
Discover how your business can support us
Monthly Giving
Find out how you can become a YLF Friend!
Leave a Legacy
Learn more about giving a gift in your will