Appeal to support project for vulnerable families

Krystal Keeley, of Unique Voice, is calling for residents and businesses to support the project

A group that supported more than 11,000 children and young people last year through arts based programmes is calling for residents and businesses to help with its winter project.

Unique Voice, a community interest company based in Bristol, is appealing for funding, warehouse space, volunteers and sponsorship to deliver 3,000 winter activity and food packs to vulnerable families.

Krystal Keeley, co-founder and co-director of Unique Voice, said: "Truly, every little helps, so volunteering, sponsorship and just getting involved really helps."

The group hopes to be able to deliver the packs in December.

The team is looking to deliver 3,000 winter activity and food packs

The company, which has been running for 14 years, supports children and young people through activities including youth-led films tackling knife violence and holiday clubs combatting food poverty.

Schools and frontline services help identify people in need, but Ms Keeley said families can get in touch directly if they are struggling.

"We're really approachable and any family in need, if we have it funded, we will absolutely make sure they have it."

Ms Keeley said they always talk about community spirit and belonging at Unique Voice and when people come forward to help, they often talk about someone who supported them at the right time, and they want to pay that support forward.

"We can't do it on our own so we really believe in that partnership. This is all about offering young people opportunities and making life better for them."