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Make a Difference This Christmas

Make a Difference This Christmas

Support Base71 and young people across Barnsley

Christmas is a time for giving, and this year we're inviting our community to help make a difference for young people across Barnsley.At Base71, we believe every young person deserves somewhere they feel welcome, can make friends and discover what they're capable of. From trying new activities to building confidence and learning new skills, the opportunities we provide can have a lasting impact.

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Make a Difference This Christmas

But we can't do it alone.

It costs around £1.4 million every year to keep Base71 running. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to help us keep our entry fees affordable and continue offering exciting opportunities for young people.

This Christmas, there are three ways you can get involved. Whether you take on a fundraising challenge, swap your Christmas cards for a donation or choose a gift from our Giving Tree, your support will help us make a difference.

  • 50p Per session Keeping Base71 affordable for young people
  • £1 For a hot meal Freshly prepared by our catering team
  • 20+ Activities Helping young people discover new interests and skills
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Could you take on the challenge?

£71 for Base71

We're challenging individuals, families, friends and local businesses to raise £71 for Base71 this Christmas!

How you raise it is completely up to you. Organise a Christmas jumper day at work, hold a bake sale, take on a sponsored challenge or come up with something entirely your own.

Getting involved with colleagues? Why not challenge each department to raise £71 and see how much you can achieve together?

Every £71 raised helps us continue providing a safe, affordable and inspiring space for young people in Barnsley. And if you can raise even more, that's fantastic!

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Swap your Christmas cards for a donation this year.

A little less paper. A lot more purpose.

Every year, we spend money on Christmas cards and postage to send festive wishes to the people we care about. This Christmas, why not put that money towards something that makes a difference closer to home?

Instead of buying and sending Christmas cards, consider making a donation to Base71.You can still spread some festive cheer! We'll have a special Base71 digital Christmas card available to share with friends and family, letting them know you've chosen to support local young people this year.

It's a simple way to give something back while sharing the Christmas spirit.

  • Eco-friendly alternative to traditional holiday cards
  • 100% of postage costs redirected to local youth support
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Every pound donated instead of sending Christmas cards helps us support young people at Base71.
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Pick a tag. Give a gift. Make a difference.

The Giving Tree

Our Christmas Giving Tree is coming to Base71, and we'd love your help to fill our Youth Zone with everything young people need to enjoy their time here.

With hundreds of young people using our facilities, games, equipment and creative materials are always in demand.

Your generosity can help us replace well-loved items and introduce new activities for our members to enjoy.

Here's how to get involved:
1. Visit Base71 and find our Giving Tree in the reception entrance.
2. Choose a gift tag from the tree, each featuring an item we'd love to have at the Youth Zone.
3. Purchase the item and return it to Base71 with its original tag by 31 December.

Our Giving Tree will be available during Youth Zone opening hours, and gifts can be returned to reception from 10am when staff are on site.

Can't visit us in person?
You can still get involved by making a donation online to help us purchase much-needed resources and equipment for our young people.

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Every Gift Makes a Difference

However you choose to support Base71 this Christmas, you'll be helping us create more opportunities for young people across Barnsley.

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Your generosity helps us keep Base71 affordable, provide exciting activities and give young people somewhere they can belong.

INDIVIDUAL GIVING

Empower Young Lives This Holiday Season

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us keep Base71 affordable and accessible for young people across Barnsley. Your generosity supports exciting activities, freshly prepared meals and a safe, welcoming space where young people can make friends, build confidence and discover new opportunities.

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BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

Corporate Christmas Partnerships

Make a difference this Christmas by getting your team involved in supporting local young people. Whether it's taking on our £71 for Base71 challenge, organising a workplace fundraiser or making a corporate donation, your business can help create brighter futures for young people across Barnsley.