We are so pleased to announce that the Masonic Charitable Foundation has given us a grant to help us continue the work do across Essex.

The substantial grant  will fund the role of a specialist Creative Psychotherapist for the next two years.

Essex Freemason, Rodney Bass OBE, said: “I am delighted that we have been able to support a charity that does so much wonderful work in all parts of the County. This is the latest of many such grants from both the MCF and local Freemasons which now exceeds more than £1 million every year.”

“It is yet another example of the real difference that Essex Freemasons can make in the community with its support for literally hundreds of good causes; organisations that represent the things that really matter to local people.”

Founder and Sue Bell, Founder and CEO of Kids Inspire, said: “Kids Inspire uses Creative Psychotherapists, which this grant will help fund, to work with these children, enabling them to express themselves through image and metaphor, using clinically proven techniques and a multidisciplinary approach.  Creative therapy techniques such as music, art, games, role play or stories allow children to explore their feelings in a safe way.”

The root causes of their behaviours are identified and addressed, rather than simply treating the symptoms.  The Psychotherapist helps children to develop coping mechanisms, enabling them to build and maintain their resilience after the support ends.  Each child develops awareness of their feelings, learning to self-regulate and improving their ability to make positive choices.”