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£2m Raised for Youth Wellbeing Centre
9 May
Summary
- Charity plans new wellbeing centre after raising £2m.
- Centre will offer counselling, support groups, and education.
- Construction aims for January 2027 start if plans approved.
A mental health charity is set to construct a new wellbeing centre after successfully raising more than £2 million. The Lucy Rayner Foundation, based in Surrey, intends for the facility off Killick Road in Horley to provide vital services such as counselling, support groups, and educational initiatives. This substantial funding achievement, reaching over £2m, enables the charity to broaden its reach.
The foundation, established in 2012 following a personal tragedy, reported supporting over 5,300 young people in 2025 through its existing programs. The proposed centre aims to create a safe environment where young individuals feel heard and supported, with the CEO expressing belief in its life-saving potential.
Anticipating planning approval, the charity hopes construction can commence by January 2027. Further fundraising efforts are planned to fully equip the new centre. Local MP Rebecca Paul has lauded the initiative, emphasizing its role in providing early support to young people facing challenges.
