{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668682264cb273e461bf90f8/67630c23d9cd65ec1ec291f6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A special seasonal charity appeal, launched by school teacher, to provide 1,000 beds for children in need","description":"<p>Over 900,000 children in the UK won't have a bed of their own to sleep in this Christmas.  School teacher, Bex Wilton, founded Zarach in 2018 to tackle this growing problem, after she discovered a little boy in her class didn't have a bed.  Fast forward 6 years and Zarach have now delivered over 10,000 beds, but they still need your help. </p><p><br></p><p>They are on a mission to&nbsp;end child bed poverty&nbsp;in England. In 2024 they launched their first ever crowdfunder to delivery 1,000 beds to children before Christmas.  With a week to go, they have already delivered 800 beds - help them reach 1,000 by sharing this podcast and their story. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Host <strong>Philippa Forrester</strong> is also joined by Crowdfunder's co-CEO <strong>Simon Deverell </strong>as we also explore what opportunities are available to everyone on the Crowdfunding platform. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more information about Crowdfunder and to start your journey, visit Crowdfunder.co.uk</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Zarach's appeal https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/zarachchristmasappeal2024 </p><p><br></p><p>For more informartion on Zarach, visit zarach.org </p>","author_name":"Crowdfunder UK"}