Place2Be

20/08/2026

Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today!

We know this can be a day filled with many emotions, from excitement and pride to anxiety or overwhelm.

Whether the results are what a young person hoped for or not, it's important to remember that the grades they achieved are just one part of their story and do not define their worth or future potential.

For parents, carers and teachers supporting young people today, Place2Be has practical tips and resources to help navigate conversations and emotions around results day.

Click the link to explore our resources: https://bit.ly/4glpNPp

18/08/2026

What a night 🎭✨ Two months on, we're still reminiscing about the magical evening that was this year’s Arts & Minds Gala Dinner, sponsored by LAVA Advisory Partners!

Supporters, partners and friends of Place2Be came together to raise an incredible £382,000 for children’s mental health💛 We can’t thank you enough!

You can read more about Arts & Minds and our exciting upcoming events here 👉 https://bit.ly/4wCsulQ

Our enormous thanks to:
LAVA Advisory Partners
Marshall Wace
Bloomberg
Mars Pet Food Nutrition
Lewis Advisors
Natalia Voinova
Christie's
ToldLondon

The Arts & Minds Gala Committee: Caroline Sherman (Chair), Grace Newey, Jessica Nussenbaum and Roxanne Reynolds.

Our live auction contributors: Jetfly, Nadine Aysoy Jewellery, Hotel Chocolat Saint Lucia and Antonia Bellini.

Children from Lady Margaret School

Goodie bag sponsors: Rare Beauty and Gymkhana Fine Foods

We also give special thanks to our host David Harewood, the team at Focus Productions, After Achillea, Royal Ballet And Opera, Jazzbomb, Lucy McLoughlin, Place2Be Champion Xavier Laurent Leopold and Tiger Ant Productions

13/08/2026

Good luck to everyone receiving their A Level and BTEC results today!

Today can bring a whole range of emotions. Whether your results are what you hoped for or not, remember that your worth is about so much more than grades, and there are many different routes to success.

If you're a parent, carer or teacher today:
💛 Take time to listen and acknowledge how they're feeling.
💛 Reassure them that they're valued for who they are, not the grades they receive.
💛 Encourage them not to compare themselves to others. Everyone's journey is different.
💛 If things haven't gone to plan, help them explore their options and remember that there are many routes to success.

Most importantly, make sure they know they're not facing today alone. Click the link for more advice and resources created by our team: https://bit.ly/3TX7yZ2

What message do you think every young person needs to hear on results day?

12/08/2026

Six months on from Children's Mental Health Week 2026, we're reflecting on why the week matters and the impact we made together.

Over 600 schools took part and more than £80,000 was raised to support children and young people’s mental health. This meant that vital conversations about children’s mental health happened across schools, homes and communities up and down the country.

Six months on, our work in schools with children and young people continues. Our 2027 theme announcement is coming very soon, and we can't wait to share it with you...

Stay tuned on here and click the link to join the Children's Mental Health Week newsletter to be the first to find out! https://bit.ly/3Yffx3n

11/08/2026

"When young people have someone to listen and help them [...] it can transform their future.”

These are just some of the reasons why our amazing fundraisers have been inspired to support Place2Be's mission. Many have seen first-hand the difference that early mental health support can make in a young person's life, and we're so grateful to them for sharing their stories and raising awareness of our work.

From scaling Mount Kilimanjaro to organising a workplace bake sale, every fundraising activity helps us support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people across the UK.

Click the link to find out more about how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/3U64OIP

07/08/2026

Looking for creative activities to try at home this summer?

These activities have been designed to prompt creativity and conversation to support children and young people's wellbeing. Most importantly, they offer a way to have fun and connect, and are accessible to children of different abilities and ages.

Click the link below to our Art Room page, where you can download free resources and more information on these activities and many others.👇
https://bit.ly/4glfGdB

💬 Which activity would you and your child be most excited to try?

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05/08/2026

There is only ONE month left to cast your vote for Children’s Choice and Cover of the Year for The Week Junior Book Awards 2026! 📖

Place2be is especially proud to support in the ‘Wellbeing’ category. Across 14 diverse categories, these awards shine a spotlight on the books that inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of reading.

Voting ends on 4th September so make sure to have your say before then! 👉 https://bit.ly/4w8RRLP

*Make sure you have your parent/guardian’s permission to vote. Voting closes at 11.59pm on 4 September 2026. By submitting you agree to the theweekjunior.co.uk/terms

31/07/2026

"We are the creators of our life. We are not what happens to us, we are how we react to it. There is always a way through tough times." 💬

After losing his dad to su***de as a child, one of our incredible supporters, Lucas Caveney, knows first-hand how deeply childhood experiences can impact mental health.

Determined to turn his personal loss into something positive, he took on the Manchester Marathon and raised an amazing £4,225 for Place2Be. His motivation was to help ensure that children and young people facing emotional challenges today have access to the support they need. 💛

Reflecting on his journey, Lucas emphasised the importance of being open about your story and the power of a community coming together behind a cause. For him, it was proof that sharing personal experiences can help others feel less alone.

We want to thank Lucas for supporting children’s mental health and helping more young people build the confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing they need to thrive.

Inspired to join for the Manchester Marathon? We have plenty of guaranteed places available for 2027 👉 https://bit.ly/3RDeaLs

29/07/2026

Interested in learning more about child counselling?

Join one of our August Taster Days to explore child counselling, develop your understanding of key skills, and discover how you could make a lasting difference to children's lives. Swipe to learn more 👉

Dates on the final slide. Book your place today via the link in the comments below 👇

17/07/2026

Place2Be is so proud to be partnering once again with The Week Junior Book Awards! 📖

This year, we invited Place2Be Champion Evie Pickerill to help judge the Young Fiction category. Alongside Evie, Place2Be Ambassador Rhys Stephenson and supporter Laura Dockrill were also invited to judge the Wellbeing category. 💛

We are so excited to find out the results! Make sure to check out all the wonderful shortlisted books here 👉 https://bit.ly/3RchWLB