Nick Knowles says ‘DIY SOS’ has “another huge build” lined up for this year’s BBC Children In Need.
Nick Knowles reveals another 'huge' DIY SOS build for BBC Children In Need
The ex ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ star is presenting a collaboration between his team and BBC Radio 2 for the upcoming ‘BBC Children in Need Big Build’ at Treetops Hospice in Risley, Derbyshire, that will feature some of the station’s biggest names like Scott Mills, 50.
The 60-year-old television personality said: "We have another huge build ahead of us in Derbyshire, which will provide a crucial space for children and their families who are going through some of the toughest times.
"If you have a trade, a skill, can spare some time to graft or can help us with materials then get in touch. It’ll be a blast.”
The children’s healthcare facility was “over the moon” after being visited by Nick and his team - which consists of Chris Frediani, Billy Byrne and Gabrielle Blackman - and the station.
Jules Kirk, Therapeutic Services Manager at the Treetops Hospice, said: "We are absolutely over the moon to have the DIY SOS and Radio 2 team come to Derbyshire to create a brand-new counselling and therapy centre within our grounds in Risley.
“Just like adults, children who have lost someone important can find themselves struggling with a powerful range of emotions which can affect their daily lives and relationships at home and school.
“Every year, we provide over 900 counselling sessions for local children, some as young as seven years old, who are struggling after the death of a loved one.
“Many of our young clients have experienced unexpected or traumatic bereavements including accidents, suicide and murder.
"Many children are also still feeling the effects of the pandemic, having a detrimental effect on their mental health and ability to cope after the death of a loved one.
“This will make an immeasurable difference to hundreds of children and their families in our local community.
"If there are any local tradespeople or businesses who can lend their time or donate materials to help build the new centre for us, please contact the ‘DIY SOS’ team.”
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