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Our Impact & Community Mission

Connecting children of all faiths & backgrounds through sports, arts and holiday camps

Reach across Greater Manchester & London

1,800+

​Children Reached​

Sports & Crafts

120+

Events Delivered

Camps & Clubs

4+

Faiths Mixed

Muslim, Christian, Jewish

100%

Free for Families

Zero cost barrier

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Grounded in Evidence (Why Our Play Model Works)

Research-Backed Intergroup Contact Theory

Face-to-Face play

 

In-person group activities significantly reduce social prejudice r=-0.33 compared to online interaction

Anxiety Reduction & Empathy

 

Prejudice in ages 7-12 is reduced by contact, reducing fear and boosted empathy 

Play as the Universal Equaliser

 

Cooperative sports and crafts remove religious barriers and foster lifelong friendships

Summer 2026 Survey Outcomes & Global UN SDG Alignment

Empathy Growth

Confidence in Groups

Cross-faith Friends

Intent to Return

85%

90%

78%

100%

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Real Voices from Our Community

Parent feedback​

 

My Child came home talking so positively about making friends from different backgrounds. It has noticeably boosted their confidence!

Child Participant (Age 9)

 

I loved holiday camp! I got to team up with new friends I wouldn't normally meet at school and we built a giant sports tower!

Summer 2026 Impact Measurements from 156 families

96%

of families believe Hello Buddy helps build more inclusive communities by encouraging understanding from an early age

Support Our Mission & Expansion

Help keep Hello Buddy 100% Free for Every Child

Your donation funds sports materials, venue spaces,
and holiday camps across
Manchester and London

Hello Buddy | Registered charity: 1208908 | DBS Checked Staff & Safeguarding Compliant

Contact: Michelle@HelloBuddy.org

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