The cost of living crisis is removing lower income families discretionary budgets for celebratory moments that bring families together supporting bonding and wellbeing. Some families are also facing food poverty where they are having to resort to food banks to avoid going hungry. Socio-economic gaps continue to widen with those from lower income families less likely to access arts opportunities such as shows or a summer camp - where confidence can be built and communication skills developed.

We will work with Finchley Food Bank to identify 80 families to receive a Hamper of Christmas specialities enabling those families to enjoy the celebrations and taking pressure of their household budgets. We will also offer show vouchers to be utilised over December and further vouchers across 2023, plus 5 free places on our Inclusive Summer Camp 2023.