Dudley charity celebrates 10 years of changing young lives
Charity celebrates 10 years of supporting local young people and families with a fundraising event on World Mental Health Day
A Dudley youth charity marked a decade of supporting children, young people and families with a special anniversary benefit night on World Mental Health Day.
Bedazzle Youth Development Charity celebrated its 10th anniversary on Saturday, October 10 with its Big Birthday Bash and Benefit Night at Priory House, Dudley, bringing together supporters, partners and members of the community to celebrate 10 years of making a difference.
The event featured actor and mental health advocate James Sutton as keynote speaker, alongside guest speaker Claire Hendrickson, an award-winning neurodiversity counsellor and coach, and a live performances by singers Brooke Esther & Lilly George.
Guests also enjoyed food, music, a raffle and a special fashion show by Ellesia Melbourne, showcasing formalwear from Siselle Prom, whose boutique is also in Priory House.
Taking place on World Mental Health Day, the event highlighted the importance of creating open conversations around mental health, particularly men's mental health, while celebrating the people and partnerships that have helped Bedazzle grow since it was established in 2016.
Bedazzle works with children, young people and families across Dudley and the wider Black Country through its health, education, arts and lifeskills approach. Its work includes mental health and wellbeing support, creative opportunities, school-based programmes, youth theatre and activities for young people who may face barriers to accessing mainstream opportunities.
Over the past decade, the charity has developed its services and established Priory House as its home, providing a base for its growing programme of community activities and support.
The anniversary was not only an opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved, but also to raise funds to help Bedazzle continue its work and develop new opportunities for local young people.
The charity hopes its next decade will build on the relationships, creativity and community spirit that have shaped its first ten years.
For more information about Bedazzle and its work, visit bedazzle.org.uk.