Zarach

Helping Children Living in Poverty

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We deliver beds to children that live in poverty.

This creates opportunities for us to help families in crisis.

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Zarach Update on COVID-19

As this situation develops, it has become clear that those already disadvantaged are at greater risk of the impacts of social isolation / distancing. Zarach exists to help families in times of crisis; this has never been so true.

We have made the difficult decision to suspend all none urgent bed deliveries at this time. We will, instead, use our staff and volunteer resources to work with chief council officers to help those most vulnerable.

All referrals submitted will be reviewed. Any families who do not receive beds immediately will be our priority once social distancing has been stepped down.

Please keep a close eye on our social media handles for updates on how you can help.

Many children are going to sleep hungry and cold without a proper bed of their own. Poverty is a real problem that has a significant effect on a child’s education.

By providing something to eat and a good night’s sleep, we hope to give every child an equal chance to learn and succeed at school.

Zarach exists to help children and their families out of crisis.

We are active in schools and in the community. We see the problems that poverty causes every day, we understand that more should be done to help and we have the skills, passion and drive to make an immediate and real difference.

  • 350 Bed Bundles given out
  • 50 Partner Schools in our referral network
  • 8 Referrals each week
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“Every day I see the effects of children living in poverty.”

I’m an Assistant Head Teacher at an inner-city Primary School in Leeds. After a decade in the job, hungry children, poor living conditions and social care referrals has sadly become the norm. Children being hungry or not having a bed is unacceptable. We are better than this!

In 2017, whilst teaching an 11-year old boy, I noticed he was scratching his tummy. He told me he and his younger brother shared a cushion to sleep on. A cushion that had bed bugs which made his tummy itchy.

At the time I was in the middle of teaching a lesson on irregular tense verbs. I realised I had a choice; to be satisfied that I’m teaching him grammar because it’s what I’m paid to do, or to continue to be the best teacher I can be whilst also using my time and influence to make sure every child in our city has their basic needs met, gets a good night’s sleep and an equal opportunity to get the best education at school.

Bex Wilson, Project Leader

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Referral

We receive referrals through our unique network of schools and partner organisations.

A short referral form is sent via email that will include permission from the parent/guardian.

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Delivery

Within 24 hours, we contact the family, prepare a Bed Bundle; which is delivered by our experienced team.

A Zarach Bed Bundle includes a brand-new Bed, Mattress, Duvet, Pillow, Bed Sheets, Pyjamas and Hygiene Kit. We also work with local partners to include Food Parcels and, if needed, a school uniform.

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Support

Once contact is made with a family in crisis, our team assesses the best ways to support them further.

As a friendly-face, we can mediate between families and other support services, as well as making referrals.

Contact Zarach

info@zarach.org