Official Charity Partner at BETT

09 January 2025

As BETT’s charity partner, we’ve been working closely with their fantastic team throughout the year to develop engaging and impactful content. Together, we’re highlighting the vital work we do, providing support that benefits BETT visitors and exhibitors alike.

From interviews with our Youth Board for the BETT podcast and sharing information about Now and Beyond with the BETT audience, to discussing all things digital technology with the wonderful team at Teachers Talk Radio, we’ve had an incredible experience. Louise Lyons will represent the charity live at BETT on the Teaching and Learning stage about inclusion in the classroom and her journey as part of the first-ever youth-led EDI consultancy alongside fellow Youth Board member Tanya Marwaha.

But why does Beyond exist?

Over 1.3 million young people were referred to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) in the last school year. That’s a 71% increase in five years (Young Minds). Of these 1.3 million referrals we know that approx 325 000 will be rejected and about the same number are sitting on a waiting list for treatment.

So, as we look ahead to the BETT Awards, we see it as a valuable opportunity to connect with leaders and pioneers in the EdTech world. It’s not just about exploring collaborations but also about raising vital funds to support our mission of delivering life-changing mental health support to vulnerable children in schools. At Beyond we deliver bespoke mental health interventions through our network of approved suppliers. This timely support is life saving. Quite literally.

We need your help. Please consider making a donation ahead of the evening. Or find us on the night to explore how we could work together to improve the lives of young people in the UK. Help us raise £20,000 to provide bespoke mental health support to children who are suffering.

With the greatest of thanks and gratitude to BETT for this incredible opportunity,

Louisa Rose

CEO Beyond