Bring The Groundwork to Kids Who Need It Most

$275 of $5,000 goal
Given by 5 generous donors in 19 days

Life pressures are relentless. Most kids aren't taught how to cope. Its time to fix that before it's too late.

Canterbury

I’m building The Groundwork - a practical, heart-led wellbeing initiative to support children before they reach breaking point.

Kids today face constant stimulation, pressure, and emotional overload. When they struggle, support often comes too late - after anxiety, behaviour issues, or disconnection have set in. The Groundwork fills that gap early.

I’ve spent years working with children, families, and communities and I’ve seen the same pattern again and again: overwhelmed children who don't have the tools they need to navigate life. Many parents and schools are stretched thin, and too many children quietly fall through the cracks.

This work is about prevention. It gives children grounded tools to understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, manage emotions, and build lasting resilience - reducing the need for adult healing later.

I’m creating workshops and easy-to-use booklets for schools, homes, and community spaces. The need is urgent, but I’m financially stuck and can’t fund creation, printing, or delivery alone.

The Groundwork is currently a community-led initiative. All funds will go directly toward creating and sharing these resources.

If you can donate, thank you. If you can share, that helps just as much.

This isn’t about me - it’s about giving children what they need to navigate the world before it consumes them.

With gratitude,

Anna

Use of funds

A small pilot programme with children

Hands-on resources designed for real classrooms and real kids

Time to design, deliver, and reflect on what truly works

This is about creating something that lasts - not rushing something shiny.

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Guest Donor on 16 Feb 2026
$20
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H&G on 05 Feb 2026
Good on you Anna Hope you reach your goal
$50
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Guest Donor on 05 Feb 2026
Awesome stuff Anna!
$100
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T on 05 Feb 2026
YES 🙌
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This campaign started on 2 Feb 2026 and ended on 21 Feb 2026.