Help support disadvantaged young people in Surrey
We also work closely with schools, youth workers, and youth service providers in Surrey to identify and support the most disadvantaged young people in the area. Working together we help provide selected youngsters with the equipment and/or training they need to access education, training and employment.
For example, we work in partnership with a vocational training charity in Godalming, which gives students who are struggling academically the opportunity learn workshop crafts like joinery and auto mechanics. We started sponsoring youngsters at local secondary schools to undertake the year-long programme in 2012, and we continue until today.
We also sponsor young people from lower income families to undertake their Duke of Edinburgh expeditions by funding equipment, clothing and the inscription fees. To date we have enabled over 200 youngsters to carry out DofE expeditions.
Most recently, Since 2024, we have been working with a local radio station, which runs an apprenticeship programme which gives young people the opportunity to learn DJ and radio production skills. We provide bursaries for young people identified by local youth services as being at risk, to undertake the popular course.
We need your help to maintain and expand our support for these programmes and with other interventions to reach more disadvantaged young people during these testing times.
If you would like to make a donation, are interested in running a fundraising event or doing a challenge you can set it up online at our Just Giving page.
Make an online donation
Online donations can be made using the following account details:
Account name: The Dan Eley Foundation
Sort code: 40 22 12
Account number: 61562304
Standing Orders
Regular donations are especially appreciated as they allow us to plan ahead and be more sustainable.
To set up a standing order download our donation form here and complete your personal and banking details. You can return the form to us at the address that appears towards the bottom of the form.
Fundraising
Fancy running a marathon or a cycling event? having a coffee morning or a quiz? a bring and buy sale or perhaps even a sky dive for the more adventurous minded of you. Such sponsored events can all help raise money for our programmes for disadvantaged young people. If so please contact the DEF team and we will set up a JustGiving page especially for the event.
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, The Dan Eley Foundation can claim back an additional 25p from HMRC for every £1 you donate – at no cost to you! Simply fill out a gift aid declaration form and enclose with your cheque when you send your donation.
Volunteering
We are a modest sized, highly accountable charity. In order that the maximum share possible of the money we raise goes to benefit the young people in the programmes we sponsor. We welcome the support of committed and responsible volunteers.
Many thanks!
