Yasmine McClory Foundation celebrates transformative first year of community impact

Founded in memory of Yasmine, the foundation has raised over £5,000 to support food security, mental health, LGBTQ+ youth, and young people with additional needs. Through a combination of events, campaigns, and donations, the Foundation has already made a huge positive impact on individuals and families across Nottinghamshire.

Key Year-One Achievements:

• 🌱 Food Initiative Success: Two local allotments have been rejuvenated to grow fresh produce, with weekly egg donations and a whole deer donated to a local food bank—feeding families in need.
• 🧠 Mental Health Support: Funded counselling for LGBTQ+ young people in partnership with My Solution Wellbeing in Nottingham.
• 🎉 High-Impact Events: Community events such as Yasfest and an Easter coffee morning were a huge success!
• 📦 The Christmas Foodbank Campaign raised £332 worth of food with help from UK Barbel Masters and local donors.
• 👣 Grassroots Fundraising: Supporters ran Tough Mudders, hosted football matches, and sold handmade goods—raising over £1,800 through community initiatives alone.
• 📱 Growing Awareness: Foundation social media now reaches thousands, helping spread Yasmine’s story and connect people to vital causes.

"We set out to build something positive from loss—and what we’ve built together in just one year is truly incredible," said Jess McClory, Director of the foundation. "This has been a year of community, compassion, and change."

With plans to grow its SEND programs, publish health resources, and continue developing its food and counselling work, the foundation is looking ahead with hope and determination.

For more information, to donate, or get involved, visit: https://www.yasminemccloryfoundation.org.uk/