Support Papaya – Help Children Thrive in the Digital Age

As a small charity with a big ambition, Papaya relies on the generosity of our supporters to help children and families navigate the challenges of growing up in a digital world.

Technology is changing childhood at an extraordinary pace. From excessive screen time and social media pressures to online harms, AI and the impact on mental health, children and parents are facing challenges that previous generations never experienced.

At Papaya, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow up with healthy relationships, strong self-esteem, real-world connections and a balanced relationship with technology.

Through our school workshops, parent talks and teacher training, we provide practical, evidence-informed education that empowers children, families and educators to make healthier choices.

But we can't do it alone.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, school, business or simply someone who cares about children's wellbeing, there are many ways to support our work.

Together, we can help protect childhood and give the next generation the tools to thrive.

Thank you for your support! You can donate a one off via JustGiving or set up a regular direct debit.

Why Your Support Matters

Every donation helps Papaya reach more children, parents and teachers with vital education about digital wellbeing.

Your generosity helps us:

• Reach more children – delivering engaging workshops that help young people understand the impact of technology on their mental health, relationships and self-esteem.

• Support parents – providing practical advice and reassurance to families navigating smartphones, social media and the online world.

• Empower teachers – equipping schools with the knowledge and resources to address emerging digital challenges, including AI, online manipulation and harmful content.

• Promote healthier childhoods – encouraging play, physical activity, face-to-face friendships and meaningful real-world connections.

• Reduce inequalities – helping us offer free and subsidised workshops to schools and communities that might otherwise be unable to access our support.

• Create lasting change – building awareness and driving a cultural shift towards healthier digital habits for the next generation.

Every pound donated helps us reach more children and families, giving them the knowledge, confidence and tools to thrive in the digital age.

How You Can Help

Families and Schools

Schools and families are at the heart of Papaya. Your fundraising can help us bring our workshops and resources to even more communities.

• Hold a non-school uniform day and donate £1 per pupil.

• Organise a bake sale, raffle, sponsored walk or screen-free challenge.

• Choose Papaya as your school charity of the year.

• Encourage your PTA to support our work.

• Host a screen-free family event and raise money for Papaya.

• Share our free resources, parent talks and workshops with your school community.

Businesses and Employers

Partnering with Papaya is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's wellbeing while supporting a growing national movement for healthier digital childhoods.

• Become a corporate partner – support our mission through your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.

• Sponsor a school – fund workshops for children, parents or teachers in a school or community.

• Support our national expansion – help us bring digital wellbeing education to more regions across the UK.

• Fund educational resources – support the development of innovative workshops and teacher training.

• Organise employee fundraising – from sponsored challenges to workplace fundraising events.

• Match employee donations – double the impact of your team's generosity.

• Partner on awareness campaigns – help us reach more families with positive messages about healthy digital habits.

We would love to work with businesses that share our commitment to improving children's mental health and wellbeing.

Everyone Can Make a Difference

You don't need to make a large donation to make a difference.

• Make a one-off donation – every contribution helps us reach more children.

• Become a regular supporter – a monthly gift helps us plan and expand our work.

• Fundraise for Papaya – take on a personal challenge, organise an event or celebrate a birthday with a fundraiser.

• Introduce us to a potential supporter – help connect Papaya with businesses, charitable trusts or individuals who share our mission.

• Spread the word – follow us on social media, share our resources and encourage others to support our work.