b'why its importantWhy it is fun to fundraiseRight now, there are 1 in 7 children in need that live in the UK, with over4 million children nationallly living below the povery line in 2020.Alarmingly, the Institute of Fiscal Studies predicted that the number of children living in poverty will increase to a staggering five million in 2021; the Child Poverty Action Group has predicted that child poverty will increase in the region from 28.6% to 36.2% from data recorded in 2013 to the end of 2021, with the number rising as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.So, you can see how important it is to find a way to address this situation, and why this cause is such a brilliant thing to get involved with. You can have funand support a generation of children and young people to thrive, not just survive, and by doing it your way.Have fun. Fundraise. Make a difference.Many people think arts and creativity are not essential, but it can havea significant impact on the life chances of children and young people.And if we can address the issue of access for the most vulnerable andmost in need, then we can find a way to prevent so many issues and challenges these young people face from an early age. And that work is what youll be funding.Were the East Midlands regions leadingcreativity charity.Were called The Mighty Creatives because a 15 year-old girl decided that as a charity to make a difference we needed a big name to match our challenge. Over the last 10 years weve been working hard to improve access to creativity in all its forms.Make a life-changing difference to children and young people.Each experience is an opportunity to make a difference to young lives, and to help the thousands of families who are living in poverty across our region.'