Children & young people
We support initiatives that improve children’s and young adults’ mental and physical wellbeing, primarily in Denmark.
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Sagitta Charity Foundation
Sagitta Charity Foundation supports organisations working to create meaningful, measurable improvements in people’s lives.
What we support
Health & prevention
We support work to promote health and prevent disease, in Denmark and internationally.
Disaster relief
We support relief efforts when disasters and other emergencies put people and communities at risk.
Organisations we’ve supported
A selection of the people and projects supported by Sagitta Charity Foundation. Donation amounts relate to the periods shown.
Joannahuset
A voice for children in crisis
Support for a dedicated specialist helping children and young people in difficult home situations communicate with the authorities and take part in decisions about their lives.
Donation
DKK 1.8 million over three years, starting in 2023.
Headspace
Support for the whole family
Funding for an online knowledge platform and chat service, helping families create a more supportive home environment when a child or young person experiences a mental-health crisis.
Donation
DKK 500,000 in 2023; DKK 500,000 in 2024; a further DKK 200,000 for the chat service.
Mentorbarn
Stable relationships that last
Support to match ten children or young people with volunteer friendship families, offering positive role models and stable relationships alongside life in care or difficult home circumstances.
Donation
DKK 2.8 million over three years, starting in 2023.
TUBA
Help while waiting for counselling
Funding for a pilot project offering information, insight and online counselling to young people affected by growing up with parental addiction.
Donation
DKK 600,000 in 2023.
Foreningen Spiseforstyrrelser og Selvskade
A healthier relationship with the body
Support for Mirror Friend, encouraging self-acceptance among sixth-grade pupils, and The Body Project, offering early prevention and group counselling for young people. The organisation is now called Somenta.
Donation
DKK 4 million over three years, starting in 2023.
GirlTalk
Understanding young girls’ wellbeing
Support for gathering and analysing data on girls’ mental health, building knowledge to guide counsellors, organisations and decision-makers towards better support.
Donation
DKK 1.5 million over three years, starting in 2023.
Just Human
More room for free play
Support for Just Play, using communication and volunteer activities to help children find friendship, community and more opportunities for free, spontaneous play.
Donation
DKK 1.5 million over three years.
Project photographs from Sagitta Charity Magazine 2025, credited in the publication to Sine Barrett-Madsen, Sagitta Charity Foundation, Harbour Family Governance and the featured organisations.
Read the magazine Annual donations · 2025
The stories behind our support
Meet the people and organisations making a difference. Our 2025 magazine takes a closer look at the projects we support and the lives they touch.
Read the magazineApplications
Tell us about your project
If your project fits one of our focus areas, send us a motivated application.
What to include
- The change your project will create.
- Your team and relevant experience.
- Your overall budget and requested donation.
- How you will measure results and evaluate your work.
application@sagittacharityfoundation.com
Get in touch
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For questions about our work or applying for support, contact the foundation.
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