Raffle raises £2,363 for YPCS

Scott Smith, who runs Slimming World in the Hamptons, invited the Yaxley-based charity, which provides free counselling to young people with emotional difficulties, to run the raffle.

The charity’s patron and actress, Annabelle Davis, drew the raffle and gave a talk on the importance of young people’s mental health.

Michelle Lay, vice-chair and trustee of YPCS, said: “We are thrilled to be able to work with Slimming World and continue raising money for young people with emotional difficulties.

“Almost one in three children and young people show signs of mental ill health. Therefore, the early intervention work we do is vital for young people in our local communities.

“This money, and partnerships like this, will really make a difference.

“In 2019, we provided support for 250 young people from Peterborough and surrounding villages in sessions lasting for 12 or more weeks.

“I want to thank Scott and everyone at Slimming World in the Hamptons for all their hard work.”

YPCS recently celebrated their 25-year anniversary. The charity offers free, accessible counselling from fully trained and qualified counsellors to young people with emotional difficulties.

The charity is a non-government funded charity relying solely on charitable donations and has bases throughout the Peterborough area, including Yaxley, Whittlesey and Ramsey, and has therapists based in schools in both Peterborough and Wisbech.

The donation builds on an existing relationship between Scott and the YPCS, with Scott having raised more than £7,000 for the charity so far.